multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
-ˌtī-
: 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
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In a Detroit gospel world packed with heavy hitters, Clark is a standout who helped invent the modern sound — a multifaceted and influential musician, singer and songwriter responsible for some of the genre’s most notable work in the past half-century. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024 Cuban’s involvement in the Harris campaign is not necessarily a surprise given his longtime criticism of Trump, though the past month has marked a new, multifaceted approach for the entrepreneur. The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 An individual's role in navigating a toxic workplace culture is multifaceted and crucial for their own well-being and professional development. Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The system proved incapable of punishing Trump personally for his concerted, multifaceted refusal to accept his defeat and accept a peaceful transfer of power in 2020. Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multifaceted 

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 2 Dec. 2024.

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multifaceted

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

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