Surfacism

noun

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Noun

1
Superficiality. uncountable
2
The belief that only surfaces are suitable for landing or docking. uncountable
3
In transformational grammar, the belief that deep and surface structures are similar. uncountable

Etymology

From surface + -ism.

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