superficies
/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃɪiːz
/noun (plural same)
1 archaic A surface: the superficies of a sphere...
- 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.
1.1 literary An outward part or appearance: the superficies of life
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin, from super- 'above' + facies 'face'.