'Facet' definitions:

Definition of 'facet'

(from WordNet)
noun
A distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" [syn: aspect, facet]
noun
A smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)

Definition of 'Facet'

From: GCIDE
  • Facet \Fac"et\, n. [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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Anat.) A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Arch.) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Zool.) One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Facet'

From: GCIDE
  • Facet \Fac"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n. Faceting.] To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond. [1913 Webster]

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