superficial
intermediateB2/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/ · su-per-fi-cial
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Meanings
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
صرف سطحی موجود یا واقع ہونا؛ غیر جامع یا گہرا نہیں۔
سطحی
sathhi
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Common Collocations
- superficial analysis
- superficial knowledge
- superficial appearance
Example Sentences
Her understanding of the issue was superficial.
اس کی معاملے کی سمجھ سطحی تھی۔
Us ki maamlay ki samaj sathhi thi.
The report provided only a superficial overview of the situation.
رپورٹ نے صورتحال کا صرف سطحی جائزہ پیش کیا۔
Report ne soorat-e-haal ka sirf sathhi jaiza pesh kiya.
His relationships tend to be superficial and lack depth.
اس کے تعلقات اکثر سطحی ہوتے ہیں اور گہرائی کا فقدان ہوتا ہے۔
Us ke ta'alluqaat aksar sathhi hotay hain aur gehraai ka fuqdaan hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'superficial' as being 'on the surface' like a shallow pond.
Imagine a pond that looks clear on top but is very shallow underneath.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھودھے گا تو کھل جائے گا
khodhe ga to khul jaaye ga
If you dig deeper, you will find more.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "superficialis" — of the surface
First known use: 17th century
The term 'superficial' was derived from the Latin word 'superficialis', which means 'of the surface'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century.