facet
gb/fˈæsət/ us/fˈæsət/
C1
English
~ 8100
vonatkozás, oldal, lap, fazetta, szűrőszempont, facetta, ízfelszín, ízületi felszín, szemecske, ommatídium
NOUN
C1
1
vonatkozás
B2
oldal
B1
Usage pattern:
a facet of [something]
We need to consider every facet of the proposal before making a decision.
Mielőtt döntünk, a javaslat minden vonatkozását figyelembe kell vennünk.
The book explores different facets of modern urban life.
A könyv a modern városi élet különböző vonatkozásait tárja fel.
Honesty is only one facet of his complex personality.
The legal facet of the case has received little attention.
Her job has many facets, from budgeting to staff training.
Learner examples
We looked at all facets of the problem.
A probléma minden vonatkozását megvizsgáltuk.
This course shows many facets of American culture.
Ez a kurzus az amerikai kultúra számos vonatkozását mutatja be.
Trust is an important facet of any relationship.
The project has many facets, so it is not simple.
He tried to understand every facet of her life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "facet" with "phase". "Facet" means one part or side of something; "phase" means a stage in time. For example, "a facet of the issue" is correct, not *"a phase of the issue" when you mean one side or aspect.
Meaning
one aspect or side of something
Collocations
every facet of
|different facets of
|a facet of his personality
|facets of the problem
|many facets of life
|political facets
Synonyms
aspect (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a bit more general than "facet.")
Antonyms
whole (Emphasizes the complete thing rather than just one part or side of it.)
Themes
thinking
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
One special part or side of something that has many parts, like a problem, plan, or person.
One of the distinct aspects, features, or parts of something complex, such as a problem, situation, or personality.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] has [number] facets
Light flashed from the many facets of her diamond ring.
A fény megcsillant a gyémántgyűrű sok lapján.
The jeweler carefully examined each facet for scratches.
Az ékszerész gondosan megvizsgált minden lapot, nincs-e rajta karc.
The stone is cut with fifty-eight facets to maximize its brilliance.
Tiny facets on the crystal made it sparkle in the sun.
Dust on the facets dulls the shine of the gemstone.
Learner examples
The diamond has many small facets.
A gyémántnak sok apró lapja van.
Light hits the facets and makes the ring shine.
A fény a lapokra esik, és ettől csillog a gyűrű.
He cleaned the facets of the stone with a soft cloth.
Each facet of the gem is cut by hand.
The facets make the crystal look very bright.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the abstract sense and say things like *"the facets of his life sparkled" when they mean "aspects". Use this sense only for physical flat surfaces on stones or similar materials.
Meaning
flat face of a gemstone
Collocations
cut facets
|polished facets
|the facets of the diamond
|light hitting the facets
|brilliantly faceted stone
Synonyms
face (In jewelry, "face" can mean a surface, but it is more general; "facet" is the precise technical term for each small cut surface.)
Antonyms
curve (A facet is a flat surface, while a curve is a smoothly rounded surface without flat planes.)
Themes
art
|materials
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A small flat face that is cut and polished on a stone like a diamond.
A flat, polished surface cut on a gemstone, crystal, or similar hard material.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
facetta
C2
Usage pattern:
a facet for [property]
Users can refine the product list using facets such as brand and price.
A felhasználók márka és ár szerinti szűrőszempontokkal szűkíthetik a terméklistát.
The site’s faceted search allows you to combine multiple facets at once.
Az oldal facettás keresője lehetővé teszi, hogy egyszerre több szűrőszempontot kombinálj.
We added a new "size" facet to help customers find clothes more quickly.
Each facet in the interface corresponds to one product attribute.
Poorly designed facets can make navigation more confusing instead of easier.
Learner examples
You can choose a price facet to see only cheap products.
Kiválaszthatsz egy ár szerinti szűrőszempontot, hogy csak az olcsó termékeket lásd.
The website uses facets like color and size.
A weboldal olyan szűrőszempontokat használ, mint a szín és a méret.
Click a facet on the left to narrow the results.
They added a brand facet to the search page.
Good facets help people find items fast.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this is the same as the general meaning "aspect". In computing, a facet is usually a specific on-screen category (like "price") that you can click to filter items.
Meaning
filter category in search
Collocations
faceted search
|search facets
|filter by facet
|define facets
|navigation facets
Synonyms
filter ("Filter" is more general and common for users; "facet" is a technical term for a specific type of filter category in faceted search systems.)
Antonyms
unfiltered results (Facets narrow and structure results, while unfiltered results are not restricted by any category.)
Themes
technology
|business
Definition
In online search or databases, a group like "price" or "color" that you can use to narrow the results.
In information systems, a defined category or dimension, such as price or color, used to filter and narrow search results or data.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
ízfelszín
C1
Usage pattern:
a facet on [a bone/tooth]
Arthritis in the lumbar facet joints can cause chronic back pain.
Az ágyéki gerinc kisízületeinek artrózisa krónikus hátfájást okozhat.
The rib articulates with the transverse costal facet of the vertebra.
A borda a csigolya harántnyúlványi bordaízületi ízfelszínéhez kapcsolódik.
The dentist noted several wear facets on the patient’s molars.
Degeneration of the cervical facet joints is visible on the scan.
Each vertebra has superior and inferior articular facets.
Learner examples
Pain can come from the small facet joints in the spine.
A fájdalom eredhet a gerinc kisízületeiből is.
The rib meets the vertebra at a facet.
A borda egy ízfelszínnél kapcsolódik a csigolyához.
The doctor saw damage on the facet of the bone.
The tooth showed a small wear facet from grinding.
These facets help the bones move smoothly.
Common mistake:
Non-specialists may wrongly apply the everyday "aspect" meaning when reading medical texts. In anatomy, "facet" refers to a physical surface on a bone or tooth, not a figurative aspect.
Meaning
small flat surface on bone
Collocations
articular facet
|vertebral facet joints
|facet joint pain
|dental wear facet
|facet degeneration
Synonyms
articular surface (A broader anatomical term; a facet is one specific small articular surface.)
Antonyms
rough surface (Contrasts with the smooth, flat nature of a facet in anatomical description.)
Themes
medicine
|biology
|body
|health
|science
Definition
In medical language, a small smooth, flat area on a bone or tooth where it touches another part.
In anatomy, a small smooth flat or slightly curved surface on a bone or tooth, often where it forms a joint or has been worn by contact.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
szemecske
B2
ommatídium
C2
Usage pattern:
a facet of the compound eye
Each facet of the fly’s compound eye captures light from a slightly different direction.
A légy összetett szemének minden szemecskéje kissé eltérő irányból fogja fel a fényt.
The compound eye consists of thousands of hexagonal facets.
Az összetett szem több ezer hatszögletű szemecskéből áll.
Damage to the corneal facets can reduce the insect’s visual sensitivity.
Under the microscope, the facets of the bee’s eye appear as tiny repeating units.
The number of facets varies greatly between insect species.
Learner examples
An insect’s big eye is made of many small facets.
A rovar nagy szeme sok apró szemecskéből áll.
Each facet of the eye sees a little part of the world.
A szem minden szemecskéje a világ egy kis részét érzékeli.
The microscope showed the small facets on the fly’s eye.
Some insects have more facets in their eyes than others.
These facets help the insect see movement very well.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this meaning is figurative, but here "facet" is a real, physical part of an insect’s eye.
Meaning
small unit of a compound eye
Collocations
facets of the compound eye
|thousands of tiny facets
|corneal facets
|hexagonal eye facets
Synonyms
ommatidium (A more precise technical term for the full visual unit; the facet is usually the external surface of an ommatidium.)
Antonyms
simple eye (A simple eye has a single lens, unlike a compound eye made of many small facets.)
Themes
biology
|science
|animals
Definition
In insect science, one tiny lens on an insect’s big eye, which is made of many such lenses.
In zoology, one of the many small external lens-like surfaces that together form the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod.
Grammar
Dictionary form
facet
IPA
GB/fˈæsət/
US/fˈæsət/
Syllables & stress
fa - cet (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: facet
- Plural: facets
Word family
Expressions
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