superficially
intermediateB1/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/ · su-per-fi-cial-ly
In a way that relates to or only affects the surface of something.
Meanings
In a way that relates to or only affects the surface of something.
ایسے طریقے سے جو کسی چیز کی سطح پر تعلق رکھتا ہو یا صرف اس کو متاثر کرتا ہو۔
باہر سے
bahar se
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Common Collocations
- superficially attractive
- superficially calm
- superficially complex
Example Sentences
The project appears superficially attractive but lacks substance.
یہ منصوبہ باہر سے دلکش نظر آتا ہے لیکن اس میں مواد کی کمی ہے۔
Yeh mansooba bahar se dilkash nazar aata hai lekin is mein mawad ki kami hai.
Superficially, everything seems fine in the report.
باہر سے، رپورٹ میں سب کچھ ٹھیک نظر آتا ہے۔
Bahar se, report mein sab kuch theek nazar aata hai.
He superficially understood the topic, but did not grasp the deeper concepts.
اس نے موضوع کو باہر سے سمجھا، لیکن گہرے تصورات کو نہیں سمجھ سکا۔
Usne mauzo ko bahar se samjha, lekin gehre tasawwur ko nahi samajh saka.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'superficial' relates to the 'surface' of things.
Imagine a calm lake that looks serene on the surface but is shallow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "superficialis" — of the surface
First known use: 17th century
The word 'superficially' has evolved from the Latin term 'superficialis,' meaning pertaining to the surface.