Main Entry: su·per·fi·cial

Pronunciation: \ˌsü-pər-ˈfish-əl\

Function: adjective

1 : of, relating to, or located near the surface <superficial blood vessels>
2 : lying on, not penetrating below, or affecting only the surface <superficial wounds>

—su·per·fi·cial·ly \-ē\ adverb