Outer
Outer adjective - Situated on the outside or farther out.
Usage example: the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
Superficial
Superficial adjective - Lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something.
Outer is a synonym for superficial in surface topic. You can use "Outer" instead an adjective "Superficial".
Nearby Word: superficiality
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The Greatship has an outer hull made of ultra high grade hyperfiber several miles thick, allowing it to take largely only superficial damage from impacts at a third of the speed of light.
Source: Made of Indestructium
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