Su`per*fete", v. t. To conceive (another fetus) after a former
conception. [Obs.] Howell.
Su"per*fice (?), n. A superficies. [Obs.] Dryden.
Su`per*fi"cial (?), a. [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.
Su`per*fi"cial*ist, n. One who attends to anything superficially; a
superficial or shallow person; a sciolist; a smatterer.
Su`per*fi`ci*al"i*ty (?), n. [Cf. F. superficialité.] The quality or
state of being superficial; also, that which is superficial. Sir T.
Browne.
Su`per*fi"cial*ize (?), v. t. To attend to, or to treat, superficially,
or in a shallow or slighting way. [R.]
It is a characteristic weakness of the day to superficialize evil.
E. P. Whipple.
Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry (?), n. (Rom. Law) One to whom a right of surface
occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon
another man's ground.
Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or
surface; superficial.