facet

• Substantiv, das eine Seite, einen Aspekt oder eine Fläche von etwas bezeichnet, oft metaphorisch für ein bestimmtes Merkmal oder eine Dimension eines komplexen Gegenstands oder Objekts verwendet.

A noun referring to one side, aspect, or surface of something, often used metaphorically to describe a particular feature or dimension of a complex subject or object.

1. Aspect or sideB2formal

   A particular part or feature of something, especially a complex issue or situation.

   Aspekt

   • We need to consider every facet of the problem.
   • The financial facet of the project is the most challenging.
   • Her personality has many facets that make her interesting.

   Synonymeangleaspectcharacteristicdimensionfacefeatureparticularphasesideslant

2. Gemstone surfaceB2formal

   One of the flat polished surfaces cut on a gemstone.

   Facette

   • The diamond has 58 facets that reflect light beautifully.
   • Each facet of the ruby was cut with precision.
   • The jeweler examined the facets of the emerald carefully.

   Synonymefacesidesurface