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Superficial

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Definitions for Superficial

adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Examples
  1. not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
  2. superficial similarities
  3. a superficial mind
  4. his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
  5. superficial knowledge
  6. the superficial report didn't give the true picture
  7. only superficial differences
adjective
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Examples
  1. superficial measurements
  2. the superficial area of the wall
  3. a superficial wound
adjective
of little substance or significance
Synonyms
trivial
Examples
  1. a few superficial editorial changes
  2. only trivial objections
adjective
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Examples
  1. superficial burns
  2. superficial facial injuries
adjective
hasty and without attention to detail
Synonyms
casual cursory passing(a) perfunctory
Examples
  1. not thorough
  2. a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
  3. a passing glance
  4. perfunctory courtesy
  5. In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Examples
  1. not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
  2. superficial similarities
  3. a superficial mind
  4. his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
  5. superficial knowledge
  6. the superficial report didn't give the true picture
  7. only superficial differences
adjective
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Examples
  1. superficial measurements
  2. the superficial area of the wall
  3. a superficial wound
adjective
of little substance or significance
Synonyms
trivial
Examples
  1. a few superficial editorial changes
  2. only trivial objections
adjective
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Examples
  1. superficial burns
  2. superficial facial injuries
adjective
hasty and without attention to detail
Synonyms
casual cursory passing(a) perfunctory
Examples
  1. not thorough
  2. a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
  3. a passing glance
  4. perfunctory courtesy
  5. In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Examples
  1. not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
  2. superficial similarities
  3. a superficial mind
  4. his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
  5. superficial knowledge
  6. the superficial report didn't give the true picture
  7. only superficial differences
adjective
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Examples
  1. superficial measurements
  2. the superficial area of the wall
  3. a superficial wound
adjective
of little substance or significance
Synonyms
trivial
Examples
  1. a few superficial editorial changes
  2. only trivial objections
adjective
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Examples
  1. superficial burns
  2. superficial facial injuries
adjective
hasty and without attention to detail
Synonyms
casual cursory passing(a) perfunctory
Examples
  1. not thorough
  2. a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
  3. a passing glance
  4. perfunctory courtesy
  5. In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory

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