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superficial definition

su·per·fi·cial (so̵̅o̅′pər fis̸h′əl)

adjective

    1. of or being on the surface a superficial burn
    2. of or limited to surface area; plane superficial measurements
  2. concerned with and understanding only the easily apparent and obvious; not profound; shallow
  3. quick and cursory a superficial reading
  4. seeming such only at first glance; merely apparent a superficial resemblance

Etymology: ME superficyall < L superficialis < superficies: see superficies

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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