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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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   The meaning of SUPERFICIAL is of, relating to, or located near a surface. How to use superficial in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Superficial.

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   SUPERFICIAL definition: 1. (of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important: 2. not complete and…. Learn more.

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   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. insubstantial or insignificant: superficial improvements.

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

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   If you describe someone as superficial, you disapprove of them because they do not think deeply, and have little understanding of anything serious or important.

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   adjective. 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”.

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   She's so superficial! (specialist) of or on the surface of something. Definition of superficial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   If you describe someone as superficial, you disapprove of them because they do not think deeply, and have little understanding of anything serious or important.

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   1. of, relating to, being near, or forming the surface: superficial bruising. 2. displaying a lack of thoroughness or care: a superficial inspection. 3. only outwardly apparent rather than genuine or actual: the similarity was merely superficial. 4. of little substance or significance; trivial: superficial differences.

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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.

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    What does the word superficial mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word superficial, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. superficial has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.