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How to pronounce “superficial

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Pronunciation guide for superficial

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Practice the English pronunciation of superficial with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The surprising science of alpha malesIt's used in a very superficial way
Definition summary
(relational) Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.

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How to pronounce superficial

The surprising science of alpha males

It's used in a very superficial way

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “superficial

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (relational) Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.
  • Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
  • Not thorough, deep, or complete; concerned only with the obvious or apparent.
  • (rare) Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.
  • (British, architecture) Denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume.
  • [Noun]
  • (usually in the plural) A surface detail.

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Similar Sounds

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