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superficial

/ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/

noun

Meaning

  • (chiefly in plural) A surface detail.

    "He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

adjective

Meaning

  • Of or pertaining to the surface.

  • Being near the surface.

  • Shallow, lacking substance.

  • At face value.

  • Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.

Synonyms

surficial