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superficial
adjectivegeneral usecommon/supərfiˈsi.aɫ/su·per·fi·cial
Definitions
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Relating to the surface; not deep or only apparent.
Usage examples
“The analysis was superficial and did not address deeper issues.”
“She has a superficial understanding of the topic.”
Common combinations
superficial analysissuperficial knowledge
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Referring to something that is merely apparent or not substantial.
Usage examples
“Superficial relationships do not last.”
“He made a superficial critique of the movie.”