Found 3 items, similar to facet.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: facet
faset, gelombang
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: facet
facet
n 1: a distinct feature or element in a problem;
“he studied
every facet of the question” [syn:
aspect]
2: a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
[also:
facetting,
facetted]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Facet
Facet
\Fac"et\, n. [F. facette, dim. of face face. See
Face.]
1. A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a
diamond. [Written also
facette.]
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2. (Anat.) A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular
facet of a bone.
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3. (Arch.) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a
column.
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4. (Zo["o]l.) One of the numerous small eyes which make up
the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
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Facet
\Fac"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Faceting.]
To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.
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