facets
Cut diamond's planes
Facets are the flat polished surfaces cut into a gemstone to reflect light.
By extension, facets are any of the many sides or aspects of something complex: The story explores different facets of grief.
A multifaceted problem has many dimensions requiring consideration.
The word suggests that what you see depends on which angle you're viewing from.
Severance or reduction
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- lapidaryWorker of precious stones
gemstone · cabochon · bezel · girdle · pavilion · luster · table · crown
Light-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
reflection · angle · dispersion · crystal · glass · plane · geometry · edge
Way of seeing things
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- standpointPosition for judgment
- vantagePosition of advantage
- outlookAttitude toward the future
interpretation · framework · approach · paradigm · context · angle · perception · consideration
Measurable extent or scope
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- elementBasic substance or factor
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- componentElement of a system
attribute · characteristic · side · detail · nuance · factor · trait · particular
Having multiple levels
- nuancedHaving fine distinctions
- multidimensionalHaving many distinct aspects
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- kaleidoscopicShowing constantly changing patterns
manifold · polyhedral · composite · variegated · many-sided · diverse · interwoven · textured
cut
Severance or reduction
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- polishSmooth by rubbing
lapidary · gemstone · cabochon · bezel · girdle · pavilion · luster · table · crown · sparkle
prism
Light-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- spectrumContinuous range of values
surface · reflection · angle · dispersion · crystal · glass · plane · geometry · edge · polish
viewpoint
Way of seeing things
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- standpointPosition for judgment
- vantagePosition of advantage
outlook · interpretation · framework · approach · paradigm · context · angle · perception · consideration · stance
dimension
Measurable extent or scope
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- elementBasic substance or factor
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
component · attribute · characteristic · side · detail · nuance · factor · trait · particular · phase
layered
Having multiple levels
- nuancedHaving fine distinctions
- multidimensionalHaving many distinct aspects
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
kaleidoscopic · manifold · polyhedral · composite · variegated · many-sided · diverse · interwoven · textured · richness
- Diamondsdiamonds, carats, polished diamonds, rough diamonds, carat weight
- componentsparts, part, pieces, piece, elements
- crystalsquartz, amethyst, diamond, citrine, rose quartz
- perspectivesviewpoints, viewpoint, point of view, POV, opinions
- particularsdetails, specifics, particulars, minutiae, nuances
- gemologydiamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, opal
facetsessence
Fundamental nature of something
singularity · uniformity · monolith · homogeneity · oneness
- many facets
- facet jointVertebral interlocking articulation
- faceted glassPane with carved angles