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superficially

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/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/ · su-per-fi-cial-ly

In a way that relates to or only affects the surface of something.

Meanings

adverbformal

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

Synonyms

outwardlyapparentlyshallowlyبظاہرظاہرسطحی

Antonyms

deeplythoroughlythoroughگہرائی سےتکمیل کے ساتھگہرائی

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.

Easily Confused With

superficial:Superficial is an adjective, describing something that is not deep or lacking in meaning. Superficially is the adverb form of the same word.

Word Family

superficial
adjectiveسطحی

See Also

💡 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.