superficies

[ soo-per-fish-ee-eez, -fish-eez ]

/ ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ iˌiz, -ˈfɪʃ iz /

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noun, plural su·per·fi·ci·es.

the surface, outer face, or outside of a thing.

the outward appearance, especially as distinguished from the inner nature.

Nearby words

superficial perineal space, superficial peroneal nerve, superficial reflex, superficial temporal vein, superficial transverse muscle of perineum, superficies, superfine, superfix, superfluid, superfluidity, superfluity

Origin of superficies

1520–30; < Latin superficiēs, equivalent to super- super- + -ficiēs, combining form of faciēs face

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Examples from the Web for superficies

If A be really a proprium of superficies, it cannot be also proprium of body.
Aristotle|George Grote
Therefore the supporting of salt in water is not owing to its superficies being increased.
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 2 of 3]|Benjamin Franklin
"This is serious," observed Mr. Prohack, tapping enquiringly the superficies of his digestive apparatus.
Mr. Prohack|E. Arnold Bennett
Therefore it is probable that the air coming upon the superficies of the oil keepeth it fresh and new.
Essays and Miscellanies|Plutarch

Is not all nature physiognomy, superficies and contents, body and spirit, external effect and internal power?
The World's Greatest Books - Volume 15 - Science|Various

British Dictionary definitions for superficies

superficies

/ (ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃiːz) /

noun plural -cies rare

a surface or outer face

the outward form of a thing

Word Origin for superficies

C16: from Latin: upper side, from super- + faciēs face

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Medicine definitions for superficies

superficies

[ sōō′pər-fĭsh′ēz, -fĭsh′ē-ēz′ ]

n. pl. superficies

The outer surface of an area or a body.

External appearance or aspect.