Defn: The quality or state of being superficial; also, that which is superficial. Sir T. Browne.
SUPERFICIALIZE
Su`per*fi"cial*ize, v. t.
Defn: To attend to, or to treat, superficially, or in a shallow or
slighting way. [R.]
It is a characteristic weakness of the day to superficialize evil. E.
P. Whipple.
SUPERFICIARY
Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry, n. (Rom. Law)
Defn: One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another man's ground.
SUPERFICIARY
Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; superficial.
2. (Rom. Law)
Defn: Situated or built on another man's land, as a house.
SUPERFICIES Su`per*fi"cies, n. Etym: [L., fr. super above, over + facies make, figure, shape. See Surface.]