The difference between Apparent and Superficial

When used as adjectives, apparent means capable of being seen, or easily seen, whereas superficial means of or pertaining to the surface.

Superficial is also noun with the meaning: a surface detail.

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  1. Apparent as an adjective:

    Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

  2. Apparent as an adjective:

    Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.

  3. Apparent as an adjective:

    Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

  1. Superficial as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the surface.

  2. Superficial as an adjective:

    Being near the surface.

  3. Superficial as an adjective:

    Shallow, lacking substance.

  4. Superficial as an adjective:

    At face value.

  5. Superficial as an adjective (rare):

    Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.

  1. Superficial as a noun (chiefly in plural):

    A surface detail.

    Examples:

    "He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

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