Antonyms for facet


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fas-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfæs ɪt


Definition of facet

Origin :
  • 1620s, from French facette (12c., Old French facete), diminutive of face (see face (n.)). The diamond-cutting sense is the original one. Related: Faceted; facets.
  • noun surface; aspect
Example sentences :
  • They were on a facet of the hill not quite so advantageous as others.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The opercular has a facet for articulation with the hyomandibular.
  • Extract from : « The Vertebrate Skeleton » by Sidney H. Reynolds
  • In the larger and older jewels every facet may stand for a bloody deed.
  • Extract from : « Adventures of Sherlock Holmes » by A. Conan Doyle
  • Every facet of the sprawling IC operation was being checked.
  • Extract from : « Insidekick » by Jesse Franklin Bone
  • Besides, this was a facet of Budapest life he had yet to investigate.
  • Extract from : « Frigid Fracas » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Only by thus knowing every facet of his ability could he do what had to be done in his new task.
  • Extract from : « Man of Many Minds » by E. Everett Evans
  • There was no facet of that retort that escaped Ruth's critical notice.
  • Extract from : « The Card, A Story Of Adventure In The Five Towns » by Arnold Bennett
  • Every facet has a similar figure, though no two are identical.
  • Extract from : « Idolatry » by Julian Hawthorne
  • It was like water comin back into a facet after its been shut off for a while.
  • Extract from : « "Same old Bill, eh Mable!" » by Edward Streeter
  • He was a jewel, so hear me Hercules, he was, perfect in every facet.
  • Extract from : « The Satyricon, Complete » by Petronius Arbiter

Synonyms for facet

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