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   superficial

   /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. existing or occurring at or on the surface: "the building suffered only superficial damage" Similar surfaceexteriorexternalouteroutsideoutermostperipheralslightOpposite deepthorough
   • ▪ situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it: "the superficial muscle groups"
   • 2. appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely: "the resemblance between the breeds is superficial" Similar apparentspeciousseemingoutwardostensiblecosmeticslightOpposite genuineauthentic
   • 3. not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory: "he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries" Similar cursoryperfunctorycasualsketchydesultoryunconsideredtokenslapdashslipshodoffhandinadequateimperfectslightrushedhastyhurriedrapidfleetingpassingOpposite thoroughcomprehensive
   • ▪ lacking depth of character or understanding: "perhaps I was a superficial person" Similar shallowsurfaceon the surfaceskin-deepminimalartificialinsignificantunimportantemptyhollowmeaninglessfacileshallowglibflippantthoughtlessempty-headedtrivialfrivoloussillyinanewithout depthfatuousOpposite deepsignificantthoughtful
   • 4. denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume. British

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies (see superficies).

   Derivatives

   • 1. superficialness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPERFICIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Superficial means not serious, not complete, or only on the surface. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and synonyms, and see translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     SUPERFICIAL meaning: 1. (of a person) never thinking about...

   • Superficial in Polish

     SUPERFICIAL translate: płytki, powierzchowny, powierzchowny,...

   • Superficial in Japanese

     SUPERFICIAL translate: （性格が）うわべだけの, 軽薄な, 表面的な, （知識などが）完全でない,...

   • Simplified

     SUPERFICIAL translate: 不认真的, （人）浅薄的，肤浅的, 不完整的, 表面的，浅显的，肤浅的,...

   • Translate English to Korean

     superficial translate: 깊이 없는, 얄팍한, 외부의. Learn more in the...

   • Superficial in Arabic

     SUPERFICIAL translate: سَطحي, سَطحي, سَطحي. Learn more in...

   • Superficial: Thai Translation

     superficial - translate into Thai with the English-Thai...

   • Superficialis

     SUPERFICIALIS definition: 1. a Latin word meaning...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › superficialSuperficial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of superficial, an adjective that describes something that is shallow, external, or lacking in depth. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of superficial.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPERFICIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of superficial as an adjective to describe someone or something that is shallow, trivial, or only on the surface. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for superficial in British and American English.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › superficialSuperficial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. “ superficial similarities”. “a superficial mind”. “his thinking was superficial and fuzzy”. “ superficial knowledge”.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › superficialSUPERFICIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Superficial means not serious, not complete, or not deep. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and see translations in other languages.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › superficialSUPERFICIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound. of or relating to the surface: superficial measurement. external or outward: a superficial resemblance. concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer. shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer. apparent rather than real.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › superficialsuperficial | meaning of superficial in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   Superficial means not looking or studying carefully, or not important or serious. It can also describe something that affects only the surface of something else. Learn more with examples and synonyms.