per·func·to·ry (p r-f ngk t-r )adj. 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. [Late Latin perf  nct rius, from Latin perfnctus, past participle of perfung , to get through with : per-, per- + fung, to perform.]per·func to·ri·ly adv.per·func to·ri·ness n. |
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| Adv. | 1. | perfunctorily - in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" |
Translations
perfunctorily [pəˈfʌŋktərɪlɪ] ADV [inspect] → superficialmente, someramente; [reply] → a la ligera; [kiss] → con indiferencia, mecánicamente
perfunctorily
adv → flüchtig
perfunctorily [pəˈfʌŋkt/ərɪlɪ] adv (inspect, enquire) → superficialmente; (agree, answer) → senza convinzione; (greet, smile) → meccanicamente
perfunctorily [pəˈfʌŋkt/ərɪlɪ] adv (inspect, enquire) → superficialmente; (agree, answer) → senza convinzione; (greet, smile) → meccanicamente
perfunctorily [pəˈfʌŋkt/ərɪlɪ] adv (inspect, enquire) → superficialmente; (agree, answer) → senza convinzione; (greet, smile) → meccanicamente
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