SURFICIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface

Example:

a surficial geologic deposit

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

surface (the outermost level of the land or sea)

Derivation:

surface (the outermost level of the land or sea)

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