facet
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfæsɪt/
[edit] Noun
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Singular |
Plural |
facet (plural facets)
- Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
- This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value.
- One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
- The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency.
- One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
- We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it.
- (anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
flat surface cut into a gem
one among many similar yet distinct things
one of a series of things
one member of a compound eye
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[edit] Verb
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Infinitive |
Third person singular |
to facet (third-person singular simple present facets, present participle faceting or facetting, simple past and past participle faceted or facetted)
[edit] Usage notes
- Faceting and faceted are more common in the US. Facetting and facetted are more common in the UK.
[edit] Translations
[edit] Polish
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: [ˈfat͡sɛt]
[edit] Noun
facet m.
- (colloquial) guy, fellow, chap
[edit] Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
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| Nominative | facet | faceci |
| Genitive | faceta | facetów |
| Dative | facetowi | facetom |
| Accusative | faceta | facetów |
| Instrumental | facetem | facetami |
| Locative | facecie | facetach |
| Vocative | facecie | faceci |
