multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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: having many facets (see facet sense 1) or aspects
a multifaceted approach to health care

Examples of multifaceted in a Sentence

a multifaceted approach to health care
Recent Examples on the Web The self-portrait that text pieces together is that of a multifaceted person and artist with a singular perspective on his craft and on quotidian life. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 There is no easy solution to Ethiopia’s multifaceted crisis. Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024 The members of Forbes Human Resources Council suggest taking a multifaceted approach to career development. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. Paul Harris, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024 None has the experience of running a $220-billion, multifaceted media and entertainment empire such as Disney. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 The multifaceted, rich, blendable Af94 Playdate Multi Use Lip and Cheek Tint is a sweet place to start. Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024 What to know: While an offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, McDaniel helped oversee a multifaceted role for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who moonlighted as a running back. Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024 Plan it Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel specialist Cherri Briggs, founder of Explore Inc., orchestrated our multifaceted six-night trans-Okavango trip with signature deftness, recruiting guide Mike Hill of Endeavour Safaris, who has led trips in Botswana for more than three decades. Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multifaceted was in 1870

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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifaceted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

multifaceted

adjective
mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted -ˈfas-ət-əd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
: having many aspects or sides

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