Definition of perfunctory

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per·func·to·ry    (pr-fngkt-r) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Done routinely and with little interest or care: The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.
2. Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin perfnctrius, from Latin perfnctus, past participle of perfung, to get through with : per-, per- + fung, to perform

OTHER FORMS:
per·functo·ri·ly(Adverb), per·functo·ri·ness(Noun)