# cursive

/kˈɜːsɪv/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cursive
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a style of writing where the letters are joined together in a flowing way. It is often used for signatures or in some schools to teach handwriting.

For teachers: a style of handwriting in which the letters are joined in a flowing manner. Often used to distinguish formal or traditional script from modern block printing.

## Examples

- She wrote her name in cursive on the envelope.
- Many primary schools are moving away from teaching cursive in favor of keyboarding skills.
- The historical document was difficult to read because the scribe had written the entire text in a dense, looping cursive that had faded over centuries.

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