Surficial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səːˈfɪʃl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Surficial is an adjective meaning (geology, astronomy) Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
Meaning
(geology, astronomy) Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
Example Sentences
When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.
Synonyms for surficial
Depending on context, synonyms include superficial, surface.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surface, cosmetic, areal, cursory, superficial, perfunctory.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.