Cursive
(adjective)
- Of or relating to handwriting in which the letters are joined together, typically in a flowing style.
- A style of handwriting in which the letters are joined together.
- Of or relating to script in which the letters are connected, as opposed to block letters.
Origin:
Mid 16th century: from latin cursivus, from currere "to run", from cursus "course".
Examples:
- The teacher taught cursive writing to the students.
- The letter was written in cursive script.
- Cursive writing is considered more elegant and formal than printing.
- The cursive letters were difficult to read.
- The cursive script was taught in schools as part of handwriting instruction.