Facets — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfa-sət/ fac·et

Meaning & Definition of Facets

Facets (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
  4. one of the eight small triangular facets which abut on the table in the bezel of a brilliant

Facets (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: angles, aspects, hands, phases, sides
    related: airs, appearances, characters, colors, complexions, conditions, faces, looks, semblances, shapes, states, visages, periods, stages, steps, outlooks, perspectives, positions, postures, shoes, slants, stances, standpoints, viewpoints, views, interpretations, readings, renderings, translations, versions, articles, cases, components, counts, details, dimensions, elements, factors, instances, items, matters, particulars, parts, points, regards, respects

Related Entry: Facet (noun)

Facet is a different word from Facets. The synonyms below are for facet, not for facets.

  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 Facets

The most common words with a similar meaning to Facets:

angles, aspects, hands, phases, sides

Related Words for Facets

airs, appearances, characters, colors, complexions, conditions, faces, looks, semblances, shapes, states, visages, periods, stages, steps, outlooks, perspectives, positions, postures, shoes, slants, stances, standpoints, viewpoints, views, interpretations, readings, renderings, translations, versions

Word Forms of Facets

Derived words: faceted (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Facets

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Facets

What does "Facets" mean?

"Facets" 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 "Facets"?

Other words for "Facets" include angles, aspects, hands, phases and sides. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Facets" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Facets"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Facets". Common alternatives include angles, aspects, hands, phases and sides.

How do you use "Facets" in a sentence?

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

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

"Facets" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Facets"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Facets"?

"Facets" 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 "Facets" meaning "a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded"?

When "Facets" (noun) means a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded, synonyms include angles, aspects, hands, phases and sides.