cursoriness

Meanings

• noun

  A quality of being overly concerned or overly careful, especially in a way that is unnecessary or distracting.

  - "Her cursoriness often gets in the way of her productivity."
  - "Despite the urgent need to leave, she couldn't help but be cursorious about the strange noise coming from the basement."

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Variants

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cursorily , cursoriness , cursorinesses , cursory

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'curare' meaning 'to take care of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cursoriness' is not commonly used in everyday language and is mostly found in formal or academic contexts.

2. The word 'cursoriness' is a relatively modern term, first appearing in the English language in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastidiousness: A similar concept to cursoriness, but often used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with matters of taste or detail.

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Culture

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There are no significant cultural or historical associations with the term 'cursoriness'.

How to Memorize "cursoriness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is always double-checking their work and taking excessive precautions, even when it's not necessary.

2. associate
   

   - Think of someone who is overly cautious or meticulous in their actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'too much care can be a curse' to help memorize the meaning of cursoriness.

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