surfacism

noun — 3 senses

surfacism

noun

Etymology From surface + -ism.

1

Superficiality.

2

The belief that only surfaces are suitable for landing or docking.

3

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences In transformational grammar, the belief that deep and surface structures are similar.

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