multifaceted
gb/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/ us/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
C1
property
1
having many different aspects
A multifaceted thing has many different parts or sides.
Schéma d’usage :
a multifaceted [issue/problem/role/personality]; [something] is multifaceted
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use it just to mean “many.” It usually describes one thing that has several aspects or qualities.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
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)
Collocations
multifaceted problem
|multifaceted issue
|multifaceted approach
|multifaceted strategy
|multifaceted role
|multifaceted identity
|multifaceted personality
|multifaceted character
|multifaceted analysis
|multifaceted nature
Thèmes
complexity
|analysis
|business
|society
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
a multifaceted [gem/crystal/surface/object]
Erreur fréquente :
This literal sense is less common than the figurative meaning about ideas, problems, or people.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
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)
Collocations
multifaceted gem
|multifaceted crystal
|multifaceted surface
|multifaceted object
|multifaceted design
|multifaceted glass
Thèmes
objects
|design
|materials
|jewelry
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The stone is multifaceted.
- The glass has a multifaceted surface.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
multifaceted
API
GB/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
US/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
Syllabes et accentuation
mul - ti - fa - ceted (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fa)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: multifaceted
Expressions
multifaceted approach
1/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method using several angles
A multifaceted approach uses more than one method to solve a problem.
Exemples
- 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.