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Noun (2 meanings)

1. a distinct feature or element in a problem.

aspect, facet

Example:
  • “he studied every facet of the question”
facet is a type of:
types of facet:
  • sector, sphere (noun) - a particular aspect of life or activity
  • side (noun) - an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
  • surface (noun) - a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

2. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone).

facet

facet is a type of:
  • subfigure (noun) - a figure that is a part of another figure