cursive

/'kə:siv/

Thân thiện

The teacher writes the alphabet in cursive on the chalkboard.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Having successive letters joined together: Describes a style of writing where the letters in a word are connected to each other, creating a flowing, continuous line. This is the characteristic feature of cursive script.
   • Written in a flowing, often slanted, style: Refers to handwriting that is not composed of separate, block letters but of connected, graceful strokes.

2. Noun:

   • Rapid handwriting with connected letters: A style of penmanship in which letters are formed and joined without lifting the writing instrument from the paper, allowing for faster writing.
   • Cursive script: The specific system or style of writing itself (e.g., Spencerian cursive, Palmer method).

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • She wrote a beautiful cursive signature on the document.
  • The invitation was written in elegant cursive lettering.

• Noun:

  • Children in the third grade are learning to write in cursive.
  • His cursive is so neat and easy to read.

Advanced Usage

• "In cursive": This common phrase describes the act of writing using the cursive style.
  • Please fill out the form in cursive, not in print.
• Technical/Historical Context: Cursive styles have evolved over centuries, from the copperplate scripts of the 18th century to modern simplified forms taught in schools. The term often implies a degree of formality or personal elegance in handwriting.

Variants and Related Words

• Cursively (adverb): In a cursive manner.
  • The words flowed cursively from her pen.
• Longhand (noun): A synonym for cursive writing, often contrasted with shorthand or printing.
  • He took his notes in longhand.

Synonyms

• Script (noun): Handwriting, especially cursive writing.
• Running hand (noun): An older term for cursive, emphasizing its flowing, continuous nature.
• Joined-up writing (noun): A simple, descriptive term often used when teaching children.

Related Phrases

• Cursive handwriting: The full, standard term for the skill or practice.
  • Good cursive handwriting was once considered an essential skill.
• To write in cursive: The standard verb phrase for the action.
  • Can you write your name in cursive?

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the word "cursive" itself. The concept is typically expressed through the phrases listed above.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having successive letter joined together
   • cursive script

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 script