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superficies

Syllabification: (su·per·fi·ci·es)
Pronunciation: /ˌso͞opərˈfiSHēz, -ˈfiSHē-ēz/

Definition of superficies

noun (plural same)

archaic
  • a surface:the superficies of a sphere
  • an outward part or appearance:the superficies of life

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin, from super- 'above' + facies 'face'

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