superficial

/,supər'fɪʃəl/ adjective
11 letters4 syllables18 points in Scrabble®22 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
ADJECTIVE
1

Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough.

“In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory”

2

Of little substance or significance.

“a few superficial editorial changes”

3

Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually.

“superficial similarities”

“a superficial mind”

4

Occurring on or near the surface of the skin.

“superficial burns”

“superficial facial injuries”

OTHER
1

Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface.

“superficial measurements”

“the superficial area of the wall”

WORD FORMS
Related formsuperficiality
Related formsuperficies
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Scrabble®18 points
Words With Friends®22 points
Double word36 points
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Pig Latinuperficialsay
Starts & ends withS … L
Syllablessu · per · fi · cial
SYNONYMS & RELATED26
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