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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