Dictionary entry

Cursory

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Cur″so‐ry (k?r″s?–r?), a. [L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor.] 1. Running about; not stationary.

2. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless.

Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner.

Hallam.