superficies

su·per·fi·cies

noun \-ˈfi-(ˌ)shēz, -shē-ˌēz\

plural superficies

Definition of SUPERFICIES

1

: a surface of a body or a region of space

2

: the external aspects or appearance of a thing

Origin of SUPERFICIES

Latin, surface, from super- + facies face, aspect — more at face

First Known Use: 1530

Rhymes with SUPERFICIES

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