perfunctoriness

Meanings

• noun

  Perfunctoriness refers to the act of performing duties or tasks in a routine, mechanical, or insincere manner, without putting in much thought or effort.

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Variants

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perfunctorily , perfunctoriness , perfunctorinesses , perfunctory

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Etymology

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Perfunctoriness comes from the Latin word 'perfunctus,' which means 'performed completely' or 'fulfilled.'

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Trivia

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1. Perfunctoriness is sometimes used in a positive sense to describe a person who is reliable and consistent in their performance, even if it is routine or mechanical.

2. The term 'perfunctory' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. Perfunctoriness is often contrasted with the concept of 'mindfulness,' which involves being fully present and engaged in the moment.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: Apathy and perfunctoriness are related concepts, as both involve a lack of enthusiasm or engagement with tasks or activities.

2. rote learning: Rote learning and perfunctoriness are related in that both involve memorizing information without fully understanding it, and performing tasks in a mechanical way.

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Quotes

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1. You probably don't want to know how "perfunctory" was the presentation of the state's evidence, how tenth-rate was the performance of the court-appointed defense or how wretched was the end.

   - Christopher Hitchens,{it}Nation{/it},23-30 Aug. 1999

2. The eight-time Pro Bowl player sometimes goes several weeks without agreeing to do even the most "perfunctory" postgame interviews.

   - Nunyo Demasio,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},8 Jan. 2007

3. Convivial and self-absorbed, he talks freely about crime and crooks, with only the most "perfunctory" nods toward conventional morality.

   - Edward Dolnick,{it}The Rescue Artist{/it},2005

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Culture

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Perfunctoriness is often used in the context of work or employment, where employees may be expected to perform tasks in a perfunctory manner to meet quotas or deadlines, without considering the quality of their work.

How to Memorize "perfunctoriness"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize perfunctoriness, try visualizing a person going through the motions of a task without really engaging with it, like a robot.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize perfunctoriness, try associating it with the idea of a monotonous, repetitive task that doesn't require much thought or effort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize perfunctoriness, try using the mnemonic 'Perform Each Task Unenthusiastically' to help remember the definition.

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