Main Entry:

per·func·to·ry

Pronunciation:

\pər-ˈfəŋ(k)-t(ə-)rē\

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-)rə-lē\ adverb

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