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1. (n.) superficies
the surface or outside of a thing.
2. superficies
the outward appearance, esp. as distinguished from the inner nature.
Etymology: (1520–30; < L superficiēs=super-super - +-ficiēs, comb. form of faciēsface)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) superficies
the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance
"the audience was held by the substance of the play rather than by the superficies of the production"-R.W.Speaight
2. (noun) superficies
outer surface of an area or a body
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) superficies
the surface; the exterior part, superficial area, or face of a thing
2. (noun) superficies
everything on the surface of a piece of ground, or of a building, so closely connected by art or nature as to constitute a part of it, as houses, or other superstructures, fences, trees, vines, etc
3. (noun) superficies
a real right consisting of a grant by a landed proprietor of a piece of ground, bearing a strong resemblance to the long building leases granted by landholders in England, in consideration of a rent, and under reservation of the ownership of the soil
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