Definition for
superficial
– Lying in or on, or pertaining to, the superficies or surface; not penetrating below the surface, literally or figuratively; being only on the surface; not reaching to the interior or essence; shallow: as, a superficial color; a superficial resemblance.
– Of persons or their mental states or acts, comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or profound; not thorough.
– In anatomy, not deep-seated or profound; lying on the surface of some part, or near but not on the surface of the whole body; subcutaneous; cutaneous: specifically said of various tissues and structures.
– Synonyms External, exterior, outer.
– Slight, smattering, shallow.
adjective – Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep.
adjective – Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like.
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