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Etymology edit

Oberfläche +‎ -lich

Could be a calque of Latin superficiālis. Attested since the 18th century.

Pronunciation edit

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Adjective edit

oberflächlich (strong nominative masculine singular oberflächlicher, comparative oberflächlicher, superlative am oberflächlichsten)

  1. superficial
    Antonyms: genau, gründlich

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