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German
Etymology
Oberfläche + -lich
Could be a calque of Latin superficiālis. Attested since the 18th century.
Pronunciation
Adjective
oberflächlich (strong nominative masculine singular oberflächlicher, comparative oberflächlicher, superlative am oberflächlichsten)
- superficial
- Antonyms: genau, gründlich
Declension
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