CURSIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

having successive letter joined together

Example: cursive script

Synonyms

Running hand, Longhand, Cursive script, Cursive

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "cursive" comes from Latin cursus, which comes from Medieval Latin cursīvus, which was borrowed from Middle French cursif.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.

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