Cursive (adjective)

  1. Of or relating to handwriting in which the letters are joined together, typically in a flowing style.
  2. A style of handwriting in which the letters are joined together.
  3. 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:

  1. The teacher taught cursive writing to the students.
  2. The letter was written in cursive script.
  3. Cursive writing is considered more elegant and formal than printing.
  4. The cursive letters were difficult to read.
  5. The cursive script was taught in schools as part of handwriting instruction.
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