🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Facet/ˈfæs.ɪt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"다이아몬드의 면이 빛 아래에서 반짝였다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    One side of something that has many sides, especially a flat surface on a jewel.

    "The diamond's facets sparkled brilliantly under the light."
  2. 2

    A particular aspect or feature of something.

    "We need to consider every facet of the problem before making a decision."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'facet' originates from the French term 'facette', which means 'small face'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving from its use in describing the flat surfaces of gemstones to a broader application in various contexts, such as perspectives or aspects of a subject.

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