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Rhymes with -ɪʃəl

Borrowing from Late Latin superficiālis (“of or belonging to the surface”), from superficiēs (“top, surface”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).

relational Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.
often, relational Close to the surface of the body; especially, situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it. superficial muscles
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
Not thorough, deep, or complete; concerned only with the obvious or apparent. Secondly, I continue to base my concepts on intensive study of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study of every packet that comes to hand.
Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance. These infamous little green men appeared during the decisive seizures or buildings and facilities, only to disappear when associated militias and local troops arrived to consolidate the gains. In this way they provided a measure of deniability—however superficial or implausible—for Moscow.⁴⁰
rare Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.
UK Denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume. one superficial foot

plural normally A surface detail. He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue.