SUPERFETE
Su`per*fete", v. t.
Defn: To conceive (another fetus) after a former conception. [Obs.]
Howell.
SUPERFICE
Su"per*fice, n.
Defn: A superficies. [Obs.] Dryden.
SUPERFICIAL
Su`per*fi"cial, a. Etym: [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See
Superficies.]
1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.
2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; — said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge. This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise. Shak. He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. Burke. That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so. J. H. Newman. — Su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. — Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.
SUPERFICIALIST
Su`per*fi"cial*ist, n.
Defn: One who attends to anything superficially; a superficial or shallow person; a sciolist; a smatterer.
SUPERFICIALITY
Su`per*fi`ci*al"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. superficialité.]