facet

English Thesaurus

1. a distinct feature or element in a problem (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	characteristic, feature,
definition	:	a prominent attribute or aspect of something (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	side,
definition	:	an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	sector, sphere,
definition	:	a particular aspect of life or activity (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	surface,
definition	:	a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition)

2. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) (noun.shape)

hypernym	:	subfigure,
definition	:	a figure that is a part of another figure (noun.shape)