superficial
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: superficials
Sense 1
Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Existing, occurring, or located on the surface. — Close to the surface of the body; especially, situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A surface detail.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “superficial” mean?
Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.
Is “superficial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.