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facet

/ˈfasət/
English Definition
n. one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
中文释义
n. （多面体的）面；（性格、问题等的）一个方面
Example Sentence

The economic facet of the archaeological discovery involved estimating the cost of ancient trade networks.

这一考古发现的经济方面涉及估算古代贸易网络的成本。

Synonyms
aspect dimension side
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From facia (face), facet is used to describe things with many sides or multiple aspects (facets) of a problem.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “facet”?

  1. A An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  2. B A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
  3. C Honesty uprightness wholeness
  4. D One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
Show answer

D — One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.. “facet” means one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.”?

  1. A facet
  2. B commodity
  3. C precedent
  4. D integrity
Show answer

A — facet. “facet” means one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem..

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Common questions about “facet”

What does “facet” mean?

facet — one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.. In Chinese: n. （多面体的）面；（性格、问题等的）一个方面.

How do you pronounce “facet”?

facet is pronounced /ˈfasət/.

How is “facet” used in a sentence?

The economic facet of the archaeological discovery involved estimating the cost of ancient trade networks. (这一考古发现的经济方面涉及估算古代贸易网络的成本。)

What are synonyms for “facet”?

aspect, dimension, side — all close in meaning to facet (one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.).

Is “facet” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. facet is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “facet”?

From facia (face), facet is used to describe things with many sides or multiple aspects (facets) of a problem.

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