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cursory-evaluated

|cur-so-ry-e-val-u-at-ed|

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/ˈkɜːrsəri ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd/

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/ˈkɜːsəri ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd/

superficial assessment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cursory-evaluated' originates from the combination of 'cursory' and 'evaluated'. 'Cursory' comes from the Latin word 'cursorius', meaning 'pertaining to running', and 'evaluated' is derived from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong or of value'.

Historical Evolution

'Cursory' changed from the Latin 'cursorius' to the Middle English 'cursory', and 'evaluated' evolved from the Latin 'valere' to the modern English 'evaluate'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'cursory' meant 'pertaining to running', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hasty or superficial'. 'Evaluated' has largely retained its meaning of 'assessed or judged'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

evaluated in a hasty or superficial manner.

The report was cursory-evaluated, missing several key details.

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Last updated: 2025/05/07 23:05