🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

피상성

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pisangseong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Superficiality/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.i.əl.ɪ.ti/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 그 논문의 피상성을 지적했다."

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    Lack of depth of character, understanding, or quality.

    "The superficiality of the conversation left her feeling unfulfilled."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'superficiality' originates from the Latin word 'superficialis', meaning 'of the surface'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift in meaning towards a lack of depth or seriousness in character or thought.

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