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(k?r′s?-r?)

Adj.

[L.

cursorius

, fr.

cursor

. See

Running about; not stationary.

[Obs.]

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

Events far too important to be treated in a

cursory

manner.

Hallam.

Adj.

[L. See Course.]

Running; hasty; slight; superficial; careless; not with close attention; as a cursory reading; a cursory view.

Running about; not stationary.