Longhand (noun)

  1. The writing of words by hand using cursive script.
  2. The act of writing by hand using cursive script.

Origin:

From long + hand.

Examples:

  1. She always takes notes in longhand because it helps her remember better.
  2. The longhand writing is much slower than typing on a computer.
  3. The teacher asked the students to write the essay in longhand.
  4. The longhand script is becoming less common with the widespread use of computers and typing.
  5. The longhand writing is more personal than typing on a computer.
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