Perfunctory Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for perfunctory.

perfunctory

perfunctory

/pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/

automatic
cursory
dutiful
mechanical
obligatory
slipshod
token
unthinking

Examples

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

adjective

as a formality only

adjective
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"Per + Fun + Story. Just a quick fun story, done without real care or interest."

"Per + Fun + Story. Doing tasks for fun stories, but without real care or interest."

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