Facets Word Meaning

early 17th century: from French facette, diminutive of face ‘face, side’ (see face)

one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem

one side of something many-sided

• a blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets

a particular aspect or feature of something

particular aspect or feature of something

• a philosophy that extends to all facets of the business

any of the individual units (ommatidia) that make up the compound eye of an insect or crustacean.

any of individual units ommatidia that make up compound eye of insect