PERFUNCTORILY

perfunctorily, pro forma

(adverb) in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality; “they answered my letter pro forma”; “he kissed her cheek perfunctorily”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

perfunctorily (comparative more perfunctorily, superlative most perfunctorily)

In a perfunctory manner, without interest or concern for quality.

Source: Wiktionary


Per*func"to*ri*ly, adv.

Definition: In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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