Facies

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪʃiz/

Definitions of facies

noun the general appearance or character of a rock formation

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor examined the patient's facial facies for any signs of illness.

A2 The facies of the building indicated it was built in the Art Deco style.

B1 The geologist studied the rock facies to determine the age of the formation.

B2 The facies of the landscape changed as we hiked higher into the mountains.

C1 The facies of the ancient ruins revealed clues about the civilization that once thrived there.

C2 The facies of the actor changed dramatically as he portrayed different characters on stage.

Examples of facies in a Sentence

formal The geologist carefully studied the different facies of rock formations in the area.

informal She pointed out the different facies of the building, noting the various architectural styles.

slang Check out the cool facies on that car, it's so sleek and stylish.

figurative The artist used a variety of colors and textures to create a facies of emotions in her painting.

Grammatical Forms of facies

• plural: facies
• comparative: more facies
• superlative: most facies
• present tense: face
• future tense: will face
• perfect tense: have faced
• continuous tense: is facing
• singular: facies
• positive degree: facies
• infinitive: to face
• gerund: facing
• participle: facing

Origin and Evolution of facies

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'facies' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to refer to the appearance or expression of a person's face, the term 'facies' evolved over time to also encompass the overall appearance or aspect of something, such as a rock formation or landscape.