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Superficially (adv) means Without looking closely or deeply at something.

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Without looking closely or deeply at something.
"This anatomy is superficially similar to that of Cetotheriidae and some tranatocetids were previously considered to be cetotheres and even identified as Cetotherium." — , From Problem Taxa to Problem Solver: A New Miocene Family, Tranatocetidae, Brings Perspective on Baleen Whale Evolution (2015)
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What is the meaning of superficially?
"superficially" (adv) means without looking closely or deeply at something.
What is another word for superficially?
Other words for "superficially" include seemingly, apparently.
What is the opposite of superficially?
The opposite of "superficially" is in depth.

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