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Definitions for: Facet [n] a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question"
[n] a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]
2. (Anat.) A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular
facet of a bone.
3. (Arch.) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a
column.
4. (Zo["o]l.) One of the numerous small eyes which make up
the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
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.
Synonyms: aspect
See Also: characteristic, feature, sector, side, sphere, subfigure, surface
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