Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfəsɪŋ/

Definitions of surfacing

noun the action or process of emerging or coming to the surface

Example Sentences

A1 The surfacing of the sun made the day brighter.

A2 The surfacing of old memories brought a smile to her face.

B1 The surfacing of new evidence changed the course of the investigation.

B2 The surfacing of his true intentions shocked everyone.

C1 The surfacing of long-buried emotions was overwhelming.

C2 The surfacing of corruption within the government led to widespread protests.

verb present participle of the verb 'surface', which means to rise or come to the surface of water or land

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a fish surfacing in the pond.

A2 The submarine is surfacing from the depths of the ocean.

B1 New information is surfacing about the missing person.

B2 The truth about the scandal is finally surfacing.

C1 After years of research, new evidence is surfacing that challenges previous theories.

C2 The long-buried secrets of the ancient civilization are slowly surfacing through archaeological discoveries.

Examples of surfacing in a Sentence

formal The issue of climate change is surfacing as a major concern among world leaders.

informal I heard some rumors about a new scandal surfacing in the office.

slang I can't believe that old photo of you surfing is surfacing on social media!

figurative His emotions were surfacing as he struggled to keep his composure during the speech.

Grammatical Forms of surfacing

past tense

surfaced

plural

surfacings

comparative

more surfacing

superlative

most surfacing

present tense

surface

future tense

will surface

perfect tense

have surfaced

continuous tense

is surfacing

singular

surfacing

positive degree

surfacing

infinitive

to surface

gerund

surfacing

participle

surfaced

Origin and Evolution of surfacing

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'surfacing' originates from the verb 'surface' which comes from the Latin word 'surfacies' meaning 'the upper side or exterior'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something coming to the surface, 'surfacing' has evolved to also refer to the act of emerging or becoming visible in various contexts such as in technology, psychology, and art.