Longhand
(noun)
- The writing of words by hand using cursive script.
- The act of writing by hand using cursive script.
Origin:
From long + hand.
Examples:
- She always takes notes in longhand because it helps her remember better.
- The longhand writing is much slower than typing on a computer.
- The teacher asked the students to write the essay in longhand.
- The longhand script is becoming less common with the widespread use of computers and typing.
- The longhand writing is more personal than typing on a computer.