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FACET
aspect, facet
(noun) a distinct feature or element in a problem; “he studied every facet of the question”
facet
(noun) a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
facet (plural facets)
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
Synonym: aspect
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
(anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
(anatomy) A smooth circumscribed surface.
(anatomy) Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion
(architecture) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
(mathematics) A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.
(computing) A criterion that can be used to sort and filter, such as the colour or size of products in an online store.
Verb
facet (third-person singular simple present facets, present participle facetting or faceting, simple past and past participle facetted or faceted)
To cut a facet into a gemstone.
Usage notes
• Faceting and faceted are more common in the US. Facetting and facetted are more common in the UK.
Source: Wiktionary
Fac"et, n. Etym: [F. facette, dim. of face face. See Face.]
1. A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond. [Written also facette.]
2. (Anat.)
Definition: A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone.
3. (Arch.)
Definition: The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
Fac"et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n. Faceting.]
Definition: To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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