superficially-analyzed
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/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl.i ˈæn.ə.laɪzd/
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/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i ˈæn.ə.laɪzd/
shallow examination
Etymology
'superficially-analyzed' originates from the combination of 'superficial' and 'analyze'. 'Superficial' comes from Latin 'superficialis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the surface', and 'analyze' comes from Greek 'analusis', meaning 'a breaking up'.
'superficial' evolved from Latin 'superficialis' through Old French 'superficiel', and 'analyze' evolved from Greek 'analusis' through French 'analyser'.
Initially, 'superficial' meant 'pertaining to the surface', and 'analyze' meant 'to break up'. Over time, 'superficially-analyzed' came to mean 'examined in a shallow manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
examined or considered in a shallow or cursory manner, lacking depth or thoroughness.
The report was superficially-analyzed, missing key insights.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 02:04