cursive script

Thân thiện

A student practices writing in cursive script on lined paper.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of rapid handwriting: "cursive script" refers to a method of writing where letters are formed completely and joined together in a flowing manner within words, typically without lifting the writing instrument from the writing surface.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Learning cursive script was a standard part of the school curriculum.
  • The historical document was written in an elegant cursive script.
  • Her signature is a beautiful example of cursive script.

Advanced Usage

• "in cursive script": written using this flowing, joined style of handwriting.
  • The invitation was handwritten in a formal cursive script.

Variants and Related Words

• Cursive (adj/n): Often used as a shorter form to describe the script or the style itself.
  • Cursive handwriting is becoming less common.
• Longhand (n): A general term for ordinary handwriting, which may be cursive.
• Script (n): Can refer to a particular system of writing or a style of handwriting.

Synonyms

• Running hand: A synonym emphasizing the continuous, flowing nature of the writing.
• Joined-up writing: A common, informal term, especially in educational contexts.

Antonyms

• Print (n): Writing with separate, unconnected letters.
• Block letters: Capital letters written separately and clearly.

Related Phrases

• "Write in cursive": The common instructional phrase for using this style.
  • Please write your essay in cursive.

Học thuật

Noun

1. rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper

Từ đồng nghĩa

• longhand
• running hand
• cursive