Definition of facet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
studyaspect or phase of a subject
- Each facet of her personality was intriguing.
2.
technologyTECH. criterion for sorting or filteringTECH.
- The website's facet allowed users to filter by color.
3.
mathematicsone side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem
- The diamond's facet sparkled brilliantly under the light..
4.
architectureTECH. narrow plane surface on a columnTECH.
- The column's facet added elegance to the structure.
5.
medicalTECH. smooth surface on a boneTECH.
- The facet joint allows smooth movement of the spine.
6.
insect eyeTECH. member of a compound eyeTECH.
- Each facet of the fly's eye provides a different view.
Verb
jewelryTECH. cut flat surfaces on a gemstoneTECH.
- The jeweler will facet the diamond for brilliance.
Images of facet
one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem 
narrow plane surface on a column
Expressions with facet
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flat surface on cut gemstone
The diamond's facet plane sparkled in the light.
Origin of facet
French, facette (little face)
Terms with facet included in their meaning
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gemology
the flat top facet of a cut gem
Examples of facet in a sentence
The course examines every facet of climate policy. The software's facet enabled users to sort data by date. Using the facet, the database was filtered to show only recent entries. Each facet of the gemstone was meticulously polished. The jeweler examined every facet of the ruby. Each facet of the column was intricately carved.
The architect admired the facet's precision. The surgeon examined the facet of the vertebra. Damage to the facet can cause pain. The dragonfly's facet helps it detect movement. Scientists studied each facet of the insect's eye. She learned how to facet gemstones in her jewelry class. They facet the stones to enhance their sparkle.
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- French:facette, facetter, ...
- German:Aspekt, facettieren, ...
- Italian:aspetto, sfaccettare, ...
- Spanish:faceta, facetar, ...
- Portuguese:faceta, lapidar, ...
- Chinese:方面, 琢磨, ...
- Japanese:側面, 面を付ける, ...
- Arabic:جَانِب, صَقَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:הֶיבֵּט, לְלַטֵּשׁ אֶבֶן חֵן, ...
- Russian:аспект, огранить, ...
- Ukrainian:аспект, огранити, ...
- Hindi:पहलू, तराशना, ...
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