transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsü-pər-ˈfi-shəl ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies
Date: 15th century
1.
a.
(1) : of, relating to, or located near a surface
(2) : lying on, not penetrating below, or affecting only the surface
superficial wounds
b. British , of a unit of measure : square
superficial foot
2.
a. : concerned only with the obvious or apparent : shallow
b. : seen on the surface : external
c. : presenting only an appearance without substance or significance
• su·per·fi·cial·ly -ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē adverb
Synonyms:
superficial , shallow , cursory mean lacking in depth or solidity. superficial implies a concern only with surface aspects or obvious features
a superficial analysis of the problem
shallow is more generally derogatory in implying lack of depth in knowledge, reasoning, emotions, or character
a light, shallow, and frivolous review
cursory suggests a lack of thoroughness or a neglect of details
gave the letter only a cursory reading