Superficial Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Superficial
Meaning 1 : hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Example : In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
Synonyms : casual, cursory, passing, perfunctory
Example : In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
Synonyms : casual, cursory, passing, perfunctory
Meaning 2 : of little substance or significance
Example : a few superficial editorial changes
Synonyms : trivial
Example : a few superficial editorial changes
Synonyms : trivial
Meaning 3 : concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Example : superficial similarities,a superficial mind,his thinking was superficial and fuzzy,superficial knowledge,the superficial report didn't give the true picture,only superficial differences
Example : superficial similarities,a superficial mind,his thinking was superficial and fuzzy,superficial knowledge,the superficial report didn't give the true picture,only superficial differences
Meaning 4 : occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Example : superficial burns,superficial facial injuries
Example : superficial burns,superficial facial injuries
Meaning 5 : of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Example : superficial measurements,the superficial area of the wall,a superficial wound
Example : superficial measurements,the superficial area of the wall,a superficial wound
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