# faceted

/ˈfæsətɪd/ (US) · /fˈæsɛtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/faceted
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having many different sides or parts that make up a whole. You use this to describe something complex that can be looked at in several different ways.

For teachers: consisting of or having several distinct aspects or facets. Often used to describe complex subjects or objects with multiple distinct surfaces.

## Examples

- The diamond is a faceted gemstone.
- The report provides a faceted analysis of the economic crisis, looking at everything from trade to employment.
- The philosopher argued that human nature is a faceted construct, shaped by both biological instincts and the social environments we inhabit throughout our lives.

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