facet

One part of something that has several different parts or features.

• We discussed one facet of the problem.
• The book explores different facets of city life.
• Her kindness is just one facet of her personality.

How to use it: facet of something (Trust is an important facet of their relationship.)

Similar words: aspect, side

Common phrases: facet of something, another facet, every facet

One of the small, flat surfaces cut on a valuable stone.

• Each facet catches the light.
• The diamond has many tiny facets.
• She polished a facet of the ruby.

Similar words: face

Common phrases: diamond facet, polished facet, facet of something

One stage or section of a task or project.

• The research facet is nearly complete.
• They finished the planning facet last week.
• Each facet of the project has a separate budget.

Similar words: stage, phase, section

Common phrases: research facet, planning facet, facet of something

A small, smooth area with clear edges on a bone or another object.

• The bone has a smooth facet.
• Cartilage covers the articular facet.
• The scan showed damage to a joint facet.

Similar words: surface

Common phrases: articular facet, joint facet, smooth facet

To cut small, flat surfaces on a valuable stone.

• She learned to facet a gemstone.
• The jeweller faceted the ruby by hand.
• Can you facet this stone without breaking it?

Common phrases: facet a gemstone, facet a diamond