01 a. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; …
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Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.
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Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge.“This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise.” — Shak.“He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.” — Burke.“That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so.” — J. H. Newman.