American English pronunciation

How to pronounce facet

IPA transcription: ['fæsət]

Hear “facet” pronounced

['fæsət]

Quality: 0.97

['fæsət]

Quality: 0.97

['fæsət]

Quality: 0.96

Noun

  • a distinct feature or element in a problem

    “he studied every facet of the question”

  • a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)

Usage examples

  • Transparent actinolite is rare and is faceted for gem collectors.
  • There are many different facets to interactive advertising, including varying methods and types.
  • Later stories by Moorcock marked Elric as a facet of the Eternal Champion.
  • The lines of union extend across the anterior portions of the superior articular facets.
  • Symons said the remarks had been made facetiously.
  • In the feature detection area, Haralick has developed the facet model for image processing.
  • These facets are created by the previous removal of blades from the core.
  • Each style represented a specific facet of Blige's life.
  • Omer slowly drank the fresh bitterness of the liquid in a tall, faceted glass.
  • This multifaceted framework provides the background concepts for discussing status inconsistency.