Definitions for perfunctory

Definitions for (adj) perfunctory

Main entry: casual, passing, perfunctory, cursory

Definition: hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

Usage: a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws; a passing glance; perfunctory courtesy


Main entry: pro forma, perfunctory

Definition: as a formality only

Usage: a one-candidate pro forma election


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