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surface-level-confirmed

|sur-face-lev-el-con-fir-med|

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/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˌlɛvəl kənˈfɜːrmd/

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/ˈsɜːfɪs ˌlɛvəl kənˈfɜːmd/

superficially verified

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'surface-level-confirmed' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'surface-level' and 'confirmed'.

Historical Evolution

The phrase 'surface-level' has been used in English to describe something superficial, while 'confirmed' has been used to denote verification. The combination of these terms into 'surface-level-confirmed' is a recent linguistic development.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'surface-level' and 'confirmed' were used separately, but their combination emphasizes the superficial nature of the confirmation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

confirmed or verified only at a superficial level, without in-depth analysis or understanding.

The report was surface-level-confirmed, lacking any detailed investigation.

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Last updated: 2025/04/20 14:43