- perfunctorily per·func·to·ri·ly adv
- [pə'fʌŋkt(ə)rɪlɪ]
(inspect, enquire) superficialmente, (agree, answer) senza convinzione, (greet, smile) meccanicamente
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
perfunctorily per·func·to·ri·ly adv
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Perfunctorily — Per*func to*ri*ly, adv. In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly. Boyle. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
perfunctory — per|func|to|ry [pəˈfʌŋktəri US pər ] adj formal [Date: 1500 1600; : Late Latin; Origin: perfunctorius, from Latin perfunctus, past participle of perfungi to get something done ] a perfunctory action is done quickly, and is only done because… … Dictionary of contemporary English
