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PERFUNCTORILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does perfunctorily mean? 

PERFUNCTORILY (adverb)
  The adverb PERFUNCTORILY has 1 sense:

1. in a set manner without serious attention; as a formalityplay

  Familiarity information: PERFUNCTORILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PERFUNCTORILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality

Synonyms:

perfunctorily; pro forma

Context example:

he kissed her cheek perfunctorily

Pertainym:

perfunctory (hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough)


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