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Synonyms & Similar Words
superficial
shallow
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Meaning of Surface-Level
The primary meaning of "Surface-Level" refers to something that is apparent or obvious, but may not reveal the deeper or more complex aspects of a situation or issue.
Definitions
- Relating to or occurring on the surface of something
- * Concerned with or limited to the most obvious aspects of a situation, without considering deeper or more complex factors
Etymology of Surface-Level
The term "Surface-Level" is derived from the combination of "surface" (from Old French "surface", from Latin "superficies", from "super" meaning "above" and "facies" meaning "face") and "level" (from Old French "livel", from Latin "libellus", from "libra" meaning "balance" or "scale"), with the phrase emerging in the mid-20th century to describe something that is apparent or obvious, but may not reveal the deeper or more complex aspects of a situation or issue.
Example Uses
- The surface-level analysis of the data revealed some interesting trends, but further study was needed to understand the underlying causes.
- * The company's surface-level commitment to sustainability was questioned by environmental activists, who pointed out the lack of concrete actions to back up their claims.