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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: perfunctoryOne entry found. 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> — per·func·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb — per·func·to·ri·ness \-t(ə-)rē-nəs\ noun 
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