cursive
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Definition of cursive
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cursive
nounDefinition of cursive (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a manuscript written in cursive writing also : cursive writing
2 : a style of printed letter resembling handwriting
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Examples of cursive in a Sentence
Noun
He writes in cursive when he takes notes.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Many states stopped teaching the writing style after adopting national Common Core curriculum standards, which did not require students to learn cursive. — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio students could learn cursive handwriting again," 20 June 2018 Some members raised concerns about kids who couldn't read cursive or sign their name in the script. — Arika Herron, Indianapolis Star, "Cursive writing crusade begins again, becoming this lawmaker's signature issue," 4 Jan. 2018 The names are painted with cursive flourishes onto white bricks, one name per brick. — Steve Lopez, latimes.com, "He never gave up on Santa Barbara's homeless people, even as many looked the other away," 13 June 2018 As professors take a stand against computers in their classrooms, students who grew up more familiar with keyboards than cursive are struggling to adjust. — Melissa Korn, WSJ, "I’d Be an ‘A’ Student if I Could Just Read My Notes," 12 Mar. 2018 Despite the rumors of cursive’s imminent demise, this skill gives students an advantage in reading and spelling, perhaps due to the feedback from writing words as a whole instead of as individual letters through texting or typing. — Jennifer Winward, Anchorage Daily News, "Five old-school skills that kids should learn from their grandparents instead of YouTube," 26 June 2018 The bill would not require cursive be taught in schools. — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio students could learn cursive handwriting again," 20 June 2018 Teaching cursive handwriting will be required in elementary schools under a state law set to take effect in the 2018-19 school year. — Sarah Freishtat, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora schools preparing to once again teach cursive handwriting," 13 June 2018 And a bill to require Indiana elementary schools to teach cursive handwriting is in play for the seventh year in a row. — Indystar, Indianapolis Star, "Abortion ban, medical marijuana, CBD oil confusion and more in store for Indiana legislature," 3 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018 Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018 Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018 Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018 The yellowed, fragile pages were covered in impeccable cursive — and the language of the day. — Mike Newall, Philly.com, "Locked away in a closet, Philly's historical homicide files tell the story of a young, cruel city | Mike Newall," 22 June 2018 Polemicists lament that cursive is going the way of the dodo. — Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, "Not Your Average Autograph Collection," 12 July 2018 Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018 Plus, research indicates writing in cursive is still an important skill. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "5 Forgotten Skills Kids Can (and Should!) Learn from Their Grandparents," 27 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cursive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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cursive
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of cursive
: a type of handwriting in which all the letters in a word are connected to each other
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cursive
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Kids Definition of cursive
: a type of handwriting in which all the letters of a word are connected to each other
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