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Definition of Facet

1. Noun. A distinct feature or element in a problem. "He studied every facet of the question"

Definition of Facet

1. n. A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.

2. v. t. To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.

Definition of Facet

1. to cut small plane surfaces on [v -ETED, -ETING, -ETS or -ETTED, -ETTING, -ETS]

Medical Definition of Facet

1. 1. A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond. Alternative forms: facette. 2. A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone. 3. The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column. 4. One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans. Origin: F. Facette, dim. Of face face. See Face. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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