superficially-adjusted
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/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl.i əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/
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/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/
surface-level modification
Etymology
'superficially-adjusted' originates from the combination of 'superficial' and 'adjusted'. 'Superficial' comes from Latin 'superficialis', where 'super-' meant 'above' and 'facies' meant 'face or surface'. 'Adjusted' comes from Latin 'adjuxtare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'juxtare' meant 'to bring near'.
'Superficial' evolved from the Latin 'superficialis' through Old French 'superficiel', and 'adjusted' evolved from Latin 'adjuxtare' through Old French 'ajuster'.
Initially, 'superficial' meant 'pertaining to the surface', and 'adjusted' meant 'brought near'. Over time, 'superficially-adjusted' evolved to mean 'modified only on the surface'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
modified or altered in a way that affects only the surface or appearance, without addressing deeper issues.
The report was superficially-adjusted to make it look more appealing.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 04:49