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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessuperficial
Pronunciation / Transliteration: soo-per-fi-syal
"Su análisis fue superficial."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not deep or serious.
"The superficial layer of paint was easily scratched off." - 2
Concerned only with the obvious or apparent; lacking depth of understanding.
"His superficial analysis failed to address the underlying issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word superficialis, stemming from superficies, meaning 'surface' (from super- 'over' + facies 'face'). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially relating to physical dimensions and surfaces before evolving to describe mental or emotional shallowness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Superficial" is said worldwide
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superficiel
Transliteration: syu-pair-fi-syel
"Son analyse était superficielle."
oberflächlich
Transliteration: oh-ber-fleh-likh
"Seine oberflächliche Analyse war unzureichend."
superficiale
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-chah-leh
"La sua analisi era superficiale."
superficial
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-syal
"Su análisis fue superficial."
superficial
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-syal
"A análise dele foi superficial."
सतही
Transliteration: sathī
"उसका विश्लेषण सतही था।"
表面
Transliteration: biǎomiàn
"他的分析很表面。"
표면적인
Transliteration: pyomyeonjeogin
"그의 분석은 표면적이었다."
表面的な
Transliteration: hyōmenteki na
"彼の分析は表面的だった。"
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