Word
multifaceted
Phoneticsmul·ti·fac·eted
US/ˌməɫtiˈfæsətɪd/
UK/mˌʌltɪfˈæsɛtɪd/
Definition
adj. having many different parts, sides, or qualities. You use this to describe something that is very complex and has many different features.
adj. consisting of or having many different aspects, features, or facets. Often used to describe complex problems, personalities, or social issues.
Examples
“The problem is multifaceted and requires many different solutions.”
“The city's economy is multifaceted, relying on tourism, manufacturing, and high-tech industries to stay strong.”
“The legal case was multifaceted, involving not only the immediate breach of contract but also a series of prior disputes regarding intellectual property and international trade agreements.”
Examples
simple
“The problem is multifaceted and requires many different solutions.”
contextual
“The city's economy is multifaceted, relying on tourism, manufacturing, and high-tech industries to stay strong.”
complex
“The legal case was multifaceted, involving not only the immediate breach of contract but also a series of prior disputes regarding intellectual property and international trade agreements.”
Real-World Examples
“The findings also show that changes in public discourse following legal reform are multifaceted and varied across contexts.” “A paper published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology describes the latest multifaceted re-assessment of those remains, concluding that the princesses were likely skilled at using the weapons buried with them.” “These AI models can be shared and improved upon indefinitely, even if most of the major AI players adopt a multifaceted approach to labeling AI content.” Etymology
From multi- + facet + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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