Facetnoun
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
Facetnoun
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
Facetnoun
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
Facetnoun
(anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
Facetnoun
(anatomy) A smooth circumscribed surface.
Facetnoun
(anatomy) Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion
Facetnoun
(architecture) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
Facetnoun
(mathematics) A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.
Facetnoun
(computing) A criterion that can be used to sort and filter, such as the colour or size of products in an online store.
Facetverb
To cut a facet into a gemstone.
Facetnoun
A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.
Facetnoun
A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone.
Facetnoun
The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
Facetnoun
One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
Facetverb
To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.
Facetnoun
a distinct feature or element in a problem;
Facetnoun
a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
Facet
Facets () are flat faces on geometric shapes. The organization of naturally occurring facets was key to early developments in crystallography, since they reflect the underlying symmetry of the crystal structure.
Facettedadjective
Having facets.
Facettedverb
simple past tense and past participle of facet