superficial
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/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl/
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/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/
adjective
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Not careful or complete; only seeing the obvious
His knowledge of the topic is superficial and lacks depth.
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Seems true or important at first, but not when looked at closely
The similarities between the two stories are superficial and not meaningful.
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Only on the surface; not serious
The wound was superficial and healed quickly.
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Not deep or serious; lacking real understanding or feeling
Their conversation was superficial and did not touch on important matters.
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On or of the surface
The superficial layer of skin protects the body.
translation
Not careful or complete; only seeing the obvious; Seems true or important at first, but not when looked at closely; Only on the surface; not serious; Not deep or serious; lacking real understanding or feeling; On or of the surface