Word of the Day: Superficies

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Friday, June 16, 2023
Superficies
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Superficies
noun 1. An outward part or appearance.

2. A surface.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Michelangelo crafted superficies that seem so realistic, you would expect the marble body to be warm to the touch."
"While he displayed a stoic superficies to the public, he was actually very sensitive in his private life."
"The superficies of the pool deck needs to be textured so people don't slip when it's wet."
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Latin, mid-16th century
Why This Word?
"Superficies" is a more literary precursor to the word "superficial" — both describe the outward surface or appearance of something. ...
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