cursive
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1cur·sive

adjective \ˈkər-siv\

Definition of CURSIVE

: running, coursing: as
a of writing : flowing often with the strokes of successive characters joined and the angles rounded
b : having a flowing, easy, impromptu character
cur·sive·ly adverb
cur·sive·ness noun

Origin of CURSIVE

French or Medieval Latin; French cursif, from Medieval Latin cursivus, literally, running, from Latin cursus, past participle of currere to run
First Known Use: circa 1784

2cursive

noun

Definition of CURSIVE

1
: a manuscript written in cursive writing; also : cursive writing
2
: a style of printed letter resembling handwriting

Examples of CURSIVE

  1. He writes in cursive when he takes notes.

First Known Use of CURSIVE

1838

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