[per.func.to.ry] adj [LL perfunctorius, fr. L perfungi to accomplish, get through with, fr. per- through + fungi to perform--more at per-, function] (1593) 1: characterized by routine or superficiality: mechanical "a ~ smile"
2: lacking in interest or enthusiasm -- per.func.to.ri.ly adv -- per.func.to.ri.ness n