Definition of superficies in English:
superficies
noun ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃɪiːzˌsupərˈfɪʃiz
archaic 1A surface.
the superficies of a sphere
Example sentencesExamples
- He found an analogue in the nature of the body-body relation: two bodies are united when their superficies touch and their movements take on a mutual dependence.
- 1.1literary An outward part or appearance.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin, from super- 'above' + facies 'face'.
Definition of superficies in US English:
superficies
nounˌso͞opərˈfiSHēzˌsupərˈfɪʃiz
archaic 1A surface.
the superficies of a sphere
Example sentencesExamples
- He found an analogue in the nature of the body-body relation: two bodies are united when their superficies touch and their movements take on a mutual dependence.
- 1.1literary An outward part or appearance.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin, from super- ‘above’ + facies ‘face’.