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facet
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[ˈfasɛt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem
(e.g: a blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets)
- a particular aspect or feature of something
(e.g: a philosophy that extends to all facets of the business)
- any of the individual units (ommatidia) that make up the compound eye of an insect or crustacean
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Origin
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early 17th century: from French facette, diminutive of face ‘face, side’ (see face)
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