surfacism

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noun

Superficiality.

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Meanings

nounsurfacism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSuperficiality.
  2. uncountableThe belief that only surfaces are suitable for landing or docking.
  3. uncountablegrammarIn transformational grammar, the belief that deep and surface structures are similar.

Origin

From surface + -ism.

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APA

surfacism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surfacism

MLA

“surfacism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surfacism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “surfacism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surfacism.

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