What does superficial mean?

Answer 1

Superficial is a general term meaning "regarding the surface", often metaphorically. Both in the literal as in the metaphorical sense the term has often a negative connotation based on the idea that deeper parts are also important to consider.

In human anatomy, superficial describes objects near the body's surface as compared to other objects that may be deep. For example, skin is a superficial structure of the body and muscles are deep to skin. In addition, superficial muscles are those which are just under the skin, often the shape and size of which has an effect on a person's appearance.

Thus the term is used to describe an observation or analysis that deals only with the most apparent and obvious features of some object, or phenomenon.

A superficial, or alternatively, an "over-simplified" argument is prone to many logical fallacies: including hasty generalization, division, composition and many others.

A person who exhibits a "superficial" comprehension of some or many subjects may be negatively attributed as being shallow, materialistic, and even exhibiting false emotions through an exaggerated affect display. Occasionally they may be pseudointellectual.

Hope that helps..:)

Answer 2

su·per·fi·cial /ˌsupərˈfɪʃəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[soo-per-fish-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
2. of or pertaining to the surface: superficial measurement.
3. external or outward: a superficial resemblance.
4. concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer.
5. shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer.
6. apparent rather than real.
7. insubstantial or insignificant: superficial improvements.

Answer 3

Being consumed or obsessed with things that don't really matter. It could be in relation to money or objects, when really missing the larger picture of life and humanity. For example: Heather looked at the basket, the sign above it said "Save the orphans of Darfur, every cent helps" she then looked back at the dollar in her hand and shoved it into her pocket. She was saving up for that new Ipod after all. It's about not really going that deep into the "meat" of an idea. Another example: Matt's thesis paper on the symbolism of Religion in Art could have been really good, but instead it was just superficial nonsense about color and texture. Hope that helps!

Answer 4

Shallow

Answer 5

A person who don't care or give importance about the deep importance of little things in this life. The best example are the girly girls.

Answer 6

Being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. Of little substance or significance

Answer 7

False surface. What is evident from the whole perspective is overrated or false.

Answer 8

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/superficial

Answer 9

Fake.

Answer 10

Phony, fake, false.