Kilo Lingo

/supeɾfiˈθjal/

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Translation

superficial, shallow

Word origin

From Latin superficialis, from superficies ('surface'), from super ('above') plus facies ('face, form').

Origin
Latin
Root
superficialis
English cognates
superficial, surface

Grammar

Masc pluralsuperficiales

Examples

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The wound is superficial and does not need stitches.

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We had a rather superficial conversation.

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Do not settle for a superficial idea of the problem.

comentarios .

His comments were superficial and not very useful.

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He only took a superficial look at the report.

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This word is part of lesson 80.