PERFUNCTORY


Meaning of PERFUNCTORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pər-ˈfəŋ(k)-t(ə-)rē ]

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-)rə-lē adverb

• per·func·to·ri·ness -t(ə-)rē-nəs noun

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