English to English
superficial
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adjective (a)
- concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually(adj.all)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.
source: wordnet30 - of, affecting, or being on or near the surface(adj.pert)Example:
Superficial measurements.
The superficial area of the wall.
A superficial wound.
source: wordnet30 - Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- of little substance or significance(adj.all)Example:
A few superficial editorial changes.
source: wordnet30
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