Perfunctory meaning and example sentences
Learning Perfunctory in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.
Definition
Perfunctory: Yüzeysel, baştan savma
Example sentences
- The committee was criticized for its perfunctory review of the environmental impact assessment report.
- The committee was criticized for its perfunctory review of the environmental impact assessment report. (Komite, çevresel etki değerlendirme raporunu baştan savma (yüzeysel) bir şekilde incelediği için eleştirildi.)
- In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Perfunctory when the meaning is "Yüzeysel, baştan savma".
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Practice section
Reinforce Perfunctory with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.