perfunctory
/pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/adj
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1
Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
2
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing