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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sathī
"उसका विश्लेषण सतही था।"
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
The word 'superficial' originates from the Latin 'superficialis', which means 'of the surface'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of being concerned only with the surface or appearance of something rather than its deeper aspects.
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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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