many-faceted

1 5.8

Having many different parts or qualities

adjective
/ˈmɛniˈfæsɪtɪd/

: multifacético

These many-faceted writers formed the majority of my clients when I consulted privately, since they usually had more money to spend on literary services than their campus-only counterparts, and they generally understood the value of the consulting process.

Examples

He is a many-faceted artist, skilled in painting, sculpture, and photography.
Truth is like a many-faceted diamond.

Blog text (30)
Is this many-faceted ecocrisis a focus of awareness in our society?

Academic text (1991)
I planned this many-faceted activity to strengthen students' higher-thinking skills.

Academic text (1998)
I do believe that wargaming as a hobby is a many-faceted beast.

Blog text (7)
And Americans desperately need to learn of the many-faceted realities of identity that you're talking about...

Blog text (11)
From a broader perspective, it is important to consider the many-faceted changes that are taking place in health care, especially the unrelenting efforts to control costs.

Academic text (1995)
He is a complex Shakespearean hero, a tragic figure, and a many-faceted personality.

Blog text (29)
The many-faceted issues surrounding climate change require a comprehensive approach.
Understanding the many-faceted challenges of global health is crucial for effective policy-making.

Synonyms

complicated

vsmany-faceted

876 5.4

Difficult to understand or deal with because it has many connected parts

means many aspects without implying difficulty or problematic complexity

diverse

vsmany-faceted

297 3.4

Made of many different kinds

means many aspects of one thing rather than separate different items

varied

vsmany-faceted

54 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

focuses on multiple aspects of one subject, not only mixed types

all-around

vsmany-faceted

29 4.4

A person who can do many different things well

refers to many aspects in general, not mainly personal skills

wide-ranging

vsmany-faceted

23 4.1

Covering many different subjects or areas

is about many internal aspects of one thing, not wide external scope

multifaceted

vsmany-faceted

15 5.9

Having many different parts or sides

is the same meaning but differs in form or presentation

multidimensional

vsmany-faceted

9 6.6

Having many different parts or sides that make it complex

speaks about many aspects without necessarily implying separate dimensions

manifold

vsmany-faceted

Formal

7 7.0

Having many different parts

places stronger emphasis on distinct aspects rather than general variety

multilayered

vsmany-faceted

4 4.8

Something that has several parts on different levels

describes many aspects more broadly rather than a stacked layered structure

multifarious

vsmany-faceted

Formal

1 9.2

Having many different kinds or parts

stresses variety of parts rather than only listing separate aspects

multifold

vsmany-faceted

1 5.5

Having many different parts or aspects

focuses specifically on many aspects rather than just being numerous

diversified

vsmany-faceted

1 4.7

Having many different kinds of things

denotes inherent many aspects rather than a deliberate increase in variety

many-sided

vsmany-faceted

1 4.1

Having many different parts or qualities

is used the same way but emphasizes individual sides more clearly

multiplex

vsmany-faceted

Specialized

1 6.5

Having many parts or features and not simple

focuses on multiple aspects but does not imply difficult complexity

manyfold

vsmany-faceted

Archaic

8.1

Having many different parts or types

highlights multiple aspects of one thing rather than varied kinds

multiform

vsmany-faceted

6.8

Having many different forms or shapes

refers to many aspects rather than varying outward shapes or looks

multivalent

vsmany-faceted

9.2

Having many possible meanings for different people

refers more generally to many aspects, not only meanings or values

multi-valued

vsmany-faceted

6.8

Able to have more than one value or meaning

covers many aspects broadly rather than focusing mainly on values

Antonyms

simple

∞ 1.0

Easy to understand or do

one-dimensional

Specialized

2 4.7

Extending in only one direction like a straight line

How Complex

many-faceted

1 5.8

varied

54 3.3

simple

220 1.0

one-sided

26 4.0

Surface Forms

many-faceted positive

Morphology

many-faceted = many + faceted (transparent) = many + facet + ed

Built as a compound of 'many' + 'faceted' (itself 'facet' + '-ed'), so the meaning 'having many facets/aspects' is directly deducible.

Etymology

Many-faceted is made from many and facet, and a facet is a 'face' or flat side, like the small flat surfaces on a cut gem. So something many-faceted has many 'faces' or sides, which is why it means having many different aspects.