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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Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Perfunctory with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.