mul·ti·fac·et·ed

[muhl-tee-fas-i-tid, muhl-tahy-]
adjective
1.
having many facets, as a gem.
2.
having many aspects or phases: a multifaceted problem.

Origin:
1865–70; multi- + faceted

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multifaceted (ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (of a gem) having many facets
2.  having many aspects, abilities, etc

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Word Origin & History

multifaceted
also multi-faceted, 1870, from multi- + faceted (see facet).
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Example sentences
The reasons bed sharing has increased are multifaceted.
But his multifaceted career went well beyond the television screen.
Cleavage is a strong but multifaceted old noun that has gained an additional
  meaning.
In the field, the sanitary inspector's duties are multifaceted.
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