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PERFUNCTORY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Example:
In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
Synonyms:
casual; cursory; passing; perfunctory; superficial
Classified under:
Similar:
careless (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Done or produced as a formality only
Example:
a one-candidate pro forma election
Synonyms:
perfunctory; pro forma
Classified under:
Similar:
formal (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress))
