multi-faceted

multi-faceted — adjective

1. involving a wide range of different parts, qualities, or aspects that all need t

1.形容詞C1
釋義

involving a wide range of different parts, qualities, or aspects that all need to be considered together — for example, a job that calls for technical, creative, and managerial skills, or a problem with social, economic, and legal sides.

例句

Esme described climate change as a multi-faceted problem needing scientists, lawyers, and farmers together.

a multi-faceted [problem/issue] — typical noun collocations

A school principal's role is multi-faceted, covering teaching support, parent meetings, and building safety.

predicative use: [role/job] is multi-faceted

同義詞
  • complex

    broader — emphasises difficulty rather than the variety of aspects

  • many-sided

    near-synonym; slightly more informal and less common in writing

  • multidimensional

    more academic; suggests measurable separate dimensions

  • versatile

    applies mainly to people or tools that can do many jobs, not to problems or issues

反義詞
  • one-dimensional

    describes something or someone with only a single aspect; often mildly critical

  • simple

    general opposite; lacks the 'has only one side' nuance

文法句型

a multi-faceted [noun]

be multi-faceted

用法筆記

Subject is usually an abstract thing with several distinct dimensions — a problem, issue, role, career, personality, or programme — not a physical object. Often appears with words for complexity such as 'complex', 'rich', or 'broad' nearby.

常見錯誤

❌The table is multi-faceted because it has four legs.
✅The role is multi-faceted because it involves teaching, admin, and counselling.
💡use it for abstract things with different aspects, not physical objects with multiple parts.
❌She is a multi-faceted person who likes pizza and pasta.
✅She is a multi-faceted person who writes novels, runs marathons, and mentors students.
💡the different facets should be meaningfully distinct interests or qualities, not minor preferences.