Surface: meaning, definitions and examples
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surface
[ ˈsɜː.fɪs ]
computer technology
The surface is the outermost layer or boundary of an object or material. In computer technology, it refers to the user interface of a software or device.
Synonyms
exterior, outer layer, top layer
Examples of usage
- Please wipe the surface of the table clean.
- The Microsoft Surface Pro is a popular device for professionals.
geology
To surface means to appear or become evident after being hidden or submerged. In geology, it refers to the emergence of rocks or land to the visible surface of the Earth.
Synonyms
appear, come to the surface, emerge
Examples of usage
- The submarine surfaced after a long dive.
- New evidence has surfaced in the investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "surface" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superfície
- superfície
- superfície
🇮🇳 सतह
🇩🇪 Oberfläche
🇮🇩 permukaan
🇺🇦 поверхня
🇵🇱 powierzchnia
🇯🇵 表面 (ひょうめん)
🇫🇷 surface
🇪🇸 superficie
🇹🇷 yüzey
🇰🇷 표면 (pyomyeon)
🇸🇦 سطح
🇨🇿 povrch
🇸🇰 povrch
🇨🇳 表面 (biǎomiàn)
🇸🇮 površina
🇮🇸 yfirborð
🇰🇿 бет
🇬🇪 ზედაპირი (zedap'iri)
🇦🇿 səth
🇲🇽 superficie
Word origin
The word 'surface' originated from the Latin word 'superficies', which means 'the uppermost surface'. It has been used in English since the 17th century. The concept of surface is fundamental in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and technology, representing the boundary or interface of an object.
See also: resurface, subsurface, surfaces, undersurface.