PERFUNCTORY


Meaning of PERFUNCTORY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: p ə r- ' f ə ŋ (k)-t( ə -)r ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin perfunctorius, from Latin perfungi to accomplish, get through with, from per- through + fungi to perform ― more at PER- , FUNCTION

Date: 1593

1 : characterized by routine or superficiality : MECHANICAL <a perfunctory smile>

2 : lacking in interest or enthusiasm

– per · func · to · ri · ly \ -t( ə -)r ə -l ē \ adverb

– per · func · to · ri · ness \ -t( ə -)r ē -n ə s \ noun

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