Added 9 October 2026 facet /ˈfæs.ɪt/ noun Categories: Mind & IdeasDescribing WordsUncommon Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about facet at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A distinct feature or element in a problem. he studied every facet of the question A smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone). Related Words: aspectvoletstreamstrandelementslicetierareadimensionissuesideface Back to today's word