multifaceted
gb/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/ us/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
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adjective
C1
property
1
having many different aspects
A multifaceted thing has many different parts or sides.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a multifaceted [issue/problem/role/personality]; [something] is multifaceted
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not use it just to mean “many.” It usually describes one thing that has several aspects or qualities.
Συνώνυμα
complex (emphasizes that something has many connected parts and may be hard to understand)
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many-sided (more direct and slightly less formal)
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multidimensional (emphasizes several different dimensions or ways of understanding something)
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nuanced (emphasizes subtle differences rather than simply many parts)
Αντώνυμα
simple (having few parts or not much complexity)
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one-dimensional (lacking depth, variety, or different aspects)
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straightforward (easy to understand and not complicated)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
multifaceted problem
|multifaceted issue
|multifaceted approach
|multifaceted strategy
|multifaceted role
|multifaceted identity
|multifaceted personality
|multifaceted character
|multifaceted analysis
|multifaceted nature
Θέματα
complexity
|analysis
|business
|society
Παραδείγματα
- Poverty is a multifaceted problem that cannot be solved by one policy alone.
- Her new job is multifaceted, combining research, management, and public speaking.
- The documentary gives a multifaceted picture of life in the city.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The problem is multifaceted.
- She has a multifaceted role at the company.
adjective
C1
property
2
having many flat surfaces
A multifaceted object has many small flat sides or surfaces.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a multifaceted [gem/crystal/surface/object]
Συχνό λάθος:
This literal sense is less common than the figurative meaning about ideas, problems, or people.
Συνώνυμα
faceted (the usual word for a surface or stone with flat faces)
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many-sided (general and literal; less associated with gemstones)
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polyhedral (technical, referring to a solid with many flat faces)
Αντώνυμα
smooth (having no noticeable facets or rough surfaces)
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plain (not cut or shaped with many decorative faces)
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unfaceted (specifically not having facets)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
multifaceted gem
|multifaceted crystal
|multifaceted surface
|multifaceted object
|multifaceted design
|multifaceted glass
Θέματα
objects
|design
|materials
|jewelry
Παραδείγματα
- The light reflected off the multifaceted crystal.
- The artist created a multifaceted glass sculpture that changed color from every angle.
- A multifaceted gem can sparkle more strongly because it catches light on many surfaces.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The stone is multifaceted.
- The glass has a multifaceted surface.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
multifaceted
IPA
GB/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
US/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
mul - ti - fa - ceted (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fa)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: multifaceted
Εκφράσεις
multifaceted approach
1/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method using several angles
A multifaceted approach uses more than one method to solve a problem.
Παραδείγματα
- The city adopted a multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness.
- Improving public health requires a multifaceted approach that includes education, housing, and access to care.
- The company used a multifaceted approach to reach younger customers.