superficially-checked
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/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli tʃɛkt/
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/ˌsjuːpəˈfɪʃəli tʃɛkt/
shallow examination
Etymology
'superficially-checked' originates from the combination of 'superficial' and 'check', where 'superficial' comes from Latin 'superficialis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the surface', and 'check' from Old French 'eschequier', meaning 'to stop or restrain'.
'superficial' evolved from Latin 'superficialis' through Middle English, while 'check' transformed from Old French 'eschequier' to Middle English 'chekken', eventually forming the modern English word 'check'.
Initially, 'superficial' meant 'pertaining to the surface', but over time it evolved to mean 'lacking depth or thoroughness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
examined or reviewed in a cursory or shallow manner, lacking depth or thoroughness.
The report was superficially-checked, missing several critical errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 13:44