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multifaceted

//ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd//
English Definition
Having many aspects or sides.
中文释义
多方面的;多层面的;多才多艺的
Example Sentence

Drought is a multifaceted problem, involving rainfall, soil structure, crop choice, and the way water rights are allocated.

干旱是个多层面的问题,涉及降雨、土壤结构、作物选择以及水权分配方式。

Synonyms
complex many-sided versatile
Antonyms
one-dimensional simple
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
multi(多) + facet(刻面) → 多个切面 → 多方面的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “multifaceted”?

  1. A Having many aspects or sides.
  2. B Avoiding company; solitary.
  3. C A total; to gather together.
  4. D Very attentive to detail; hard to please.
Show answer

A — Having many aspects or sides.. “multifaceted” means Having many aspects or sides..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Having many aspects or sides.”?

  1. A aggregate
  2. B reclusive
  3. C fastidious
  4. D multifaceted
Show answer

D — multifaceted. “multifaceted” means Having many aspects or sides..

Common questions about “multifaceted”

What does “multifaceted” mean?

multifaceted — Having many aspects or sides.. In Chinese: 多方面的;多层面的;多才多艺的.

How do you pronounce “multifaceted”?

multifaceted is pronounced //ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd//.

How is “multifaceted” used in a sentence?

Drought is a multifaceted problem, involving rainfall, soil structure, crop choice, and the way water rights are allocated. (干旱是个多层面的问题,涉及降雨、土壤结构、作物选择以及水权分配方式。)

What are synonyms for “multifaceted”?

complex, many-sided, versatile — all close in meaning to multifaceted (Having many aspects or sides.).

What is the opposite of “multifaceted”?

one-dimensional, simple — each the opposite of multifaceted (Having many aspects or sides.).

Is “multifaceted” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. multifaceted is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. 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 “multifaceted”?

multi(多) + facet(刻面) → 多个切面 → 多方面的。

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