multifaceted

[muhl-tee-fas-i-tid, muhl-tahy-]

adjective

1. having many facets, as a gem.

2. having many aspects or phases.

   a multifaceted problem.

multifaceted

/ ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of a gem) having many facets

2. having many aspects, abilities, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of multifaceted¹

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

Example Sentences

That Ma, an old Silk Road musical warrior, and the multifaceted Kidjo bonded is hardly surprising.

From Los Angeles Times

The multifaceted entertainer’s perfect Sunday in L.A. includes getting breakfast in Santa Monica, the movies in Century City and hosting a free dance class.

From Los Angeles Times

The broader reality These shootings, though unique in location and circumstance, are linked by the sobering fact that gun violence in America remains pervasive and multifaceted.

From Salon

But as he got to know Miller, Guralnick began to discover a very different version of the Colonel, a multifaceted persona comprised of layers as opposed to mere caricature.

From Salon

Both depict how multifaceted people within communities can be; how those individuals within those communities can experience them differently; and how each of those experiences “comes with its own set of blessings and curses.”

From Salon

Related Words

• all-round 
• varied 
• various