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Definition of Perfunctory

1. Adjective. Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough. "Perfunctory courtesy"

2. Adjective. As a formality only. "A one-candidate pro forma election"

Definition of Perfunctory

1. a. Done merely to get rid of a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions.

Definition of Perfunctory

1. Adjective. Done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perfunctory

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Perfunctory

1. 1. Done merely to get rid of a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterised by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions. 2. Hence: Mechanical; indifferent; listless; careless. "Perfunctory in his devotions." Origin: L. Perfunctorius, fr. Perfunctus dispatched, p.p. Of perfungi to discharge, dispatch; per (see Per) + fungi to perform. See Function. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perfunctory

perfumatory perfume perfumed perfumeless perfumelike perfumer perfumeries perfumers perfumery perfumes

perfumey perfuming perfumy perfunctorily perfunctoriness perfunctory (current term) perfusate perfusates perfuse perfused

perfuses perfusing perfusion perfusion cannula perfusional perfusionist perfusionists perfusions perfusive pergal

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