Cursory
/ˈkɜːr.sər.i/noun
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Did you know?The term 'cursory' is rooted in the Latin 'cursus', meaning 'a running', which connects to the idea of rushing through tasks without fully engaging.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cursus
“a running, course, or flow”
Old French
Old French
cours
“course, running, or race”
14th Century
Middle English
cursorye
“pertaining to a running or hasty action”
Modern English
English
cursory
“hasty and not thorough, often implying neglect of detail”