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/pərˌfʌŋktɔːrɪli/ · per.fun.ctor.il.y
adverb
- In a routine, mechanical, or unenthusiastic manner, often without much thought or effort. She answered the survey perfunctorily, not really caring about the results.
- In a way that is merely going through the motions, without much interest or passion. He went through the motions of his job perfunctorily, waiting for retirement.
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Did you know? The word 'perfunctorily' is often used to describe actions that are performed without much thought or enthusiasm, but it can also be used to describe actions that are done out of obligation or duty.