cursorily
|cur-so-ri-ly|
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/ˈkɜːrsərəli/
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/ˈkɜːsərəli/
(cursory)
hasty and superficial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cursorily' originates from the Latin word 'cursorius,' which means 'pertaining to running.'
Historical Evolution
'cursorius' transformed into the French word 'cursory,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cursory' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to running,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hasty and not thorough.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed manner.
He cursorily glanced at the report before the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 11:14