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superficial
adjective(su-per-fi-cial)
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Synonyms: casual, cursory, passing, perfunctory,
Examples:
In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory.
superficial
adjective(su-per-fi-cial)
of little substance or significance
Synonyms: trivial,
Examples:
A few superficial editorial changes.
superficial
adjective(su-per-fi-cial)
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Antonyms: profound,
Examples:
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.
superficial
adjective(su-per-fi-cial)
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Examples:
Superficial burns.
Superficial facial injuries.
superficial
(su-per-fi-cial)
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Examples:
Superficial measurements.
The superficial area of the wall.
A superficial wound.

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