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surface

/ˈsɜːfɪs/
Meanings
  • noun

    The outer part or outer side of something.

  • noun

    The outer covering or layer of a substance or material.

  • noun

    The outermost part or layer of an object or substance.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɝːfəs/



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Synonyms

overside , superfice
Rhymes
Words rhyming with surface
harbor , labor , quarrel
Variants
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on the surface , surface , surfaces , surfaced , surfacer , surfacers , surfacing , surface-active , surface of revolution , surface-ripened , surface structure , surface structures , surface tension , surface tensions , surface-to-air , surface wave , surface waves
Etymology
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From Old French surfac, from sur- 'over' + fac 'face'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'surface' is used in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and geology.

  2. In computing, a 'surface' can refer to the graphical representation of an object or interface.

  3. The term 'surface area' is used to describe the total area of a 3D shape, such as a sphere or cube.

Related Concepts
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  1. depth: Opposite concept of surface, referring to the inner or hidden aspects of something.

  2. texture: The tactile quality or feel of a surface.

  3. appearance: The outward look or visual presentation of something.

Culture
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In art, the term 'surface' can refer to the outermost layer or appearance of a painting or sculpture. In literature, 'surface' can refer to the outward appearance or demeanor of a character, often in contrast to their inner feelings or motivations.

How to Memorize "surface"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a solid object, such as a ball. The outer layer or covering of the ball is its surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surface' with the idea of an outer layer or covering.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Surface: The outer covering, the face of things.'

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