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Definition of: perfunctory
(pər·fungk′tər·ē) adjective
Done merely for the sake of getting through; mechanical and without interest; half–hearted; negligent; superficial; careless. [<LL perfunctorius negligent <perfunctor one who performs an act <perfungi get through with <per- through + fungi perform]
—per·func′·to·ri·ly adverb
—per·func′to·ri·ness noun
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