cursive
UK: ˈkɜː.sɪv | US: ˈkɜːr.sɪv
adj. (of handwriting) written with the letters joined together in a flowing manner
n. a style of handwriting where letters are connected
cursive = curs<run> + ive<adjective suffix>
- curs (from Latin cursus, meaning "run" or "course")
- ive (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "relating to" or "tending to")
Etymology Origin:
The word cursive originates from the Latin cursivus, derived from currere ("to run"). It reflects the idea of writing where letters "flow" or "run" into one another without lifting the pen. This style contrasts with block printing, emphasizing speed and continuity. The term entered English in the late 18th century, aligning with the popularity of fluid handwriting styles.
Her cursive handwriting was elegant and easy to read.
The teacher encouraged students to practice cursive in their notebooks.
Older documents often use cursive, making them harder to decipher.
He signed his name in quick, looping cursive.
The art of cursive writing is declining in the digital age.