How do you spell Perfunctory?
Correct spelling
perfunctory
Remember FUNC like function - you perform the function to get through it
Why is perfunctory spelled this way?
From Latin perfunctorius, careless. PER (through) + FUNGI (to perform). Something perfunctory is performed to get through it — duty discharged without engagement.
Common misspellings of perfunctory
perfuctoryprefunctoryperfuncteryperfuntory
Example
She gave a perfunctory nod to her colleagues before rushing out of the meeting.