Facet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfa-sət/ fac·et

Meaning & Definition of Facet

Facet (noun)

  1. a particular part or aspect (as of something being contemplated or considered)
  2. a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)
  3. the external corneal surface of an ommatidium

Facet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

    "there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original"

    similar: angle, aspect, hand, phase, side
    related: air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Facet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Facet:

angle, aspect, hand, phase, side

Related Words for Facet

air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version

Word Forms of Facet

Derived words: faceted (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Facet

borrowed from French facette "individual surface (of an object with many surfaces, as a gem)," going back to Middle French fasette, from face face:1 + -ette -ette

First known use: 1622

Words & Phrases Containing Facet

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Frequently Asked Questions about Facet

What does "Facet" mean?

"Facet" means a particular part or aspect (as of something being contemplated or considered). As a noun, it is defined as: a particular part or aspect (as of something being contemplated or considered).

What is another word for "Facet"?

Other words for "Facet" include angle, aspect, hand, phase and side. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Facet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Facet"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Facet". Common alternatives include angle, aspect, hand, phase and side.

How do you use "Facet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Facet" in a sentence: "there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original".

Is "Facet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Facet" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Facet"?

"Facet" is pronounced /ˈfa-sət/ and divided into syllables as fac·et.

What is the origin of the word "Facet"?

"Facet" comes from borrowed from French facette "individual surface (of an object with many surfaces, as a gem)," going back to Middle French fasette, from face face:1 + -ette -ette. First known use: 1622.

What is another word for "Facet" meaning "a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded"?

When "Facet" (noun) means a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded, synonyms include angle, aspect, hand, phase and side.