multifaceted
[muhl-tee-fas-i-tid, muhl-tahy-]
- having many facets, as a gem.
- having many aspects or phases: a multifaceted problem.
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Origin of multifaceted
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Contemporary Examples
A multi-faceted approach to ensuring students reach the critical milestone of grade level reading by fourth grade.
They are complex, multi-faceted creatures, who are generally trying to do the best they can with what they have, where they are.
Granted, this is a delicate task, calling for a thoughtful, multi-faceted approach.
PERFORMA—the nearly month-long biennial celebrating the multi-faceted realm of performance art—is back for its fifth installment.
Lobbying is a multi-faceted activity, which takes place both publicly and privately.
Historical Examples
From its multi-faceted sides a million sparks of rainbow fire quivered and danced through the room.
Queen of the Flaming DiamondLeroy Yerxa
Sight through her multi-faceted eyes was very nearly impossible with the little time he could give to learning their texture.
Man of Many MindsE. Everett Evans
The bulbous control-rooms at the ends looked like a gigantic insect's multi-faceted eyes.
MoraleMurray Leinster
To begin to tell the details of so multi-faceted a gem were artistically impossible.
The Soul of the Far EastPercival Lowell
multifaceted
- (of a gem) having many facets
- having many aspects, abilities, etc
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Word Origin and History for multi-faceted
multifaceted
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