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'''Superficial''' is an adjective generally [[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 such has an effect on a [[person]]'s [[appearance]].
* 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 pseudo-[[intellectual]].
* In terms of [[emotion]], superficial is used in a [[number]] of ways to refer principally to a display of emotion which is not necessarily genuine. For example, to display 'superficial [[charm]]' refers to someone who externally appears genuine and charming yet is [[intentionally]] appearing so, perhaps for personal gain.
[[Category: General Reference]]
'''Superficial''' is an adjective generally [[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 such has an effect on a [[person]]'s [[appearance]].
* 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 pseudo-[[intellectual]].
* In terms of [[emotion]], superficial is used in a [[number]] of ways to refer principally to a display of emotion which is not necessarily genuine. For example, to display 'superficial [[charm]]' refers to someone who externally appears genuine and charming yet is [[intentionally]] appearing so, perhaps for personal gain.
[[Category: General Reference]]
