Synonyms for surficial
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.
Related words
- Other spellings
- surfacial
Example sentences
- superficial He has only a superficial knowledge of the matter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| surficial | falling | |
| superficial | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- superficial4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (superficial4 = 4 syllables).