One of the flat, polished surfaces on a cut gemstone; more generally, one side or part of something that has many sides.
From French “facette,” a diminutive of “face,” meaning “little face.” It originally referred to the small flat faces cut into a jewel to reflect light.
Calling something a “facet” treats it like a tiny face of a jewel, just one angle that catches the light. It’s a reminder that people and problems are multi-sided—you’re only seeing one shining surface at a time.
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