Definition of facet Facet

/fæˈsʌt/ - [fatsut] - fac•et

We found 19 definitions of facet from 6 different sources.

What does facet mean?

Noun Plural: facets
facet - a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
facet - a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question"
		aspect
		characteristic, feature a distinguishing quality
		side an extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"
		sector, sphere measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end

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facet (Noun)
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
facet (Noun)
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
facet (Noun)
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
facet (Noun)
One member of a compound eye , as found in insects and crustaceans.
facet (Noun)
A smooth circumscribed surface.
facet (Noun)
The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
facet (Noun)
A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.
facet (Verb)
To cut a facet into a gemstone.

facet (n.)
A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.
facet (n.)
A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone.
facet (n.)
The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
facet (n.)
One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
facet (v. t.)
To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.

facet
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
facet
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct features or elements.

facet
fas′et, n. a small surface, as of a crystal.—v.t. to cut a facet upon, or cover with facets.—adj. Fac′eted, having or formed into facets. [Fr. facette, dim. of face.]

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facet in sign language