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multifaceted

American  
[muhl-tee-fas-i-tid, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈfæs ɪ tɪd, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

  1. having many facets, as a gem.

  2. having many aspects or phases.

    a multifaceted problem.
multifaceted British  
/ ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a gem) having many facets

  2. having many aspects, abilities, etc

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Etymology

Origin of multifaceted

First recorded in 1865–70; multi- + faceted ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Our now-expanding family makes the house more crowded and multifaceted than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He added that he looked forward to working closely to strengthen "our multifaceted relationship".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Like all information security, this will be a rapidly evolving landscape that will require a multifaceted approach and constant adaptation.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Characterizing the similarities is as difficult as nailing down a blob of mercury, because exceptions abound and human behavior is always multifaceted.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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