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superficial

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superficial in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
    "superficial similarities"; "a superficial mind"; "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy"; "superficial knowledge"; "the superficial report didn't give the true picture"; "only superficial differences"
    superficial 
  2. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
    "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall"; "a superficial wound"
    superficial 
  3. of little substance or significance
    "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections"
    superficial  trivial 
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