superficial

adjective/supərfiˈsi.aɫ/medium

su·per·fi·cial

Definitions

1Relating to the surface; not deep or only apparent.

The analysis was superficial and did not address deeper issues.

She has a superficial understanding of the topic.

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superficial analysissuperficial knowledge

2Referring to something that is merely apparent or not substantial.

Superficial relationships do not last.

He made a superficial critique of the movie.

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Do latim 'superficialis'