superficies

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

/ ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ iˌiz, -ˈfɪʃ iz /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR superficies ON THESAURUS.COM

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.

Origin of superficies

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

Words nearby superficies

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

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Example sentences 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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical 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.

单词	superficies
释义	superficies [ soo-per-fish-ee-eez, -fish-eez ] / ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ iˌiz, -ˈfɪʃ iz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR superficies ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of superficies 1520–30; <Latin superficiēs, equivalent to super-super- + -ficiēs, combining form of faciēsface Words nearby superficies superficial perineal space, superficial peroneal nerve, superficial reflex, superficial temporal vein, superficial transverse muscle of perineum, superficies, superfine, superfix, superfluid, superfluidity, superfluity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to superficies area, top, level, face, exterior, skin, façade, expanse, side, lid, head, point, tip, cap, cover, ceiling, roof, surface, height, peak Medical 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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superficies

noun, plural su·per·fi·ci·es.

Origin of superficies

Words nearby superficies

Example sentences from the Web for superficies

British Dictionary definitions for superficies

noun plural -cies rare

Word Origin for superficies

Words related to superficies

Medical definitions for superficies

n. pl. superficies