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• Facet (disambiguation) — Facet may have the following meanings. * Facet, a flat surface of a geometric shape, e.g., of a gemstone. * Facet in mathematics (topology, geometry) is a special type of face. * In anatomy::* A facet is part of a compound eye.:* A facet joint is …   Wikipedia

• Facet — Facets are flat faces on geometric shapes. The organization of naturally occurring facets was key to early developments in crystallography, since they reflect the underlying symmetry of the crystal structure. Gemstones commonly have facets cut… …   Wikipedia

• facet — /fas it/, n., v., faceted, faceting or (esp. Brit.) facetted, facetting. n. 1. one of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem. 2. a similar surface cut on a fragment of rock by the action of water, windblown sand, etc. 3. aspect; phase:… …   Universalium

• FACET — Flosequinan Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor [ACEI] Trial; Fosinopril Amlodipine Cardiovascular Events Trial * * * fac·et fas ət n a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface <the articular facet of a bone>… …   Medical dictionary

• facet — 1. noun /ˈfæsɪt/ a) Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem. This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value. b) One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things. The childs learning disability was only one… …   Wiktionary

• facet — UK [ˈfæsɪt] / US noun [countable] Word forms facet : singular facet plural facets 1) an aspect of something such as a situation or someone s character facet of: two important facets of his management style 2) one of the flat sides of a jewel …   English dictionary

• facet — fac|et [ˈfæsıt] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: facette, from face face ] 1.) one of several parts of someone s character, a situation etc = ↑aspect facet of ▪ He has travelled extensively in China, recording every facet of life. 2.) multi… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• facet — [[t]fæ̱sɪt, set[/t]] facets 1) N COUNT: oft N of n A facet of something is a single part or aspect of it. The caste system shapes nearly every facet of Indian life. 2) N COUNT The facets of a diamond or other precious stone are the flat surfaces… …   English dictionary

• facet — fac|et [ fæsıt ] noun count 1. ) an aspect of something such as a situation or someone s character: facet of: two important facets of his management style 2. ) one of the flat sides of a jewel …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• facet, facette — 1. A small smooth area on a bone or other firm structure. 2. A worn spot on a tooth, produced by chewing or grinding. [Fr. facette] acromial f. of clavicle [TA] a small oval f. on the lateral end of the clavicle for …   Medical dictionary

• facet — noun Etymology: French facette, diminutive of face Date: 1625 1. a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration 2. any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) 3 …   New Collegiate Dictionary