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| 1. | [ noun ] a distinct feature or element in a problem | |
| Synonyms: | facet | |
| Examples: | "he studied every facet of the question" |
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| Related terms: | feature side surface sector | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a characteristic to be considered | |
| Related terms: | characteristic | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the visual percept of a region | |
| Synonyms: | scene view vista panorama prospect | |
| Examples: | "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views" |
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| Related terms: | visual_percept background exposure foreground tableau middle_distance glimpse side_view coast watch | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (grammar) the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb | |
| Related terms: | grammatical_relation inchoative_aspect durative perfective | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the expression on a person's face | |
| Synonyms: | look face expression facial_expression | |
| Examples: | "a sad expression" "a look of triumph" "an angry face" |
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| Related terms: | countenance sparkle leer look | |
| Similar spelling: |
aspectual asbestos aspic |
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