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- [soo-per-fish-uh l]
- /ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl/
- /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-fish-uh l]
- /ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl/
Definitions of superficiality word
- adjective superficiality being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound. 1
- adjective superficiality of or relating to the surface: superficial measurement. 1
- adjective superficiality external or outward: a superficial resemblance. 1
- adjective superficiality concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer. 1
- adjective superficiality shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer. 1
- adjective superficiality apparent rather than real. 1
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Origin of superficiality
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English superfyciall < Late Latin superficiālis, equivalent to Latin superfici(ēs) superficies + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Superficiality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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superficiality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
superficiality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for superficiality
noun superficiality
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- fribble — to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
- frivolity — the quality or state of being frivolous: the frivolity of Mardi Gras.
- frivolousness — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- mush — a trip or journey, especially across snow and ice with a dog team.
Antonyms for superficiality
noun superficiality
- wiseness — The state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.
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