cursive
UK/'kɜːsɪv/US/'kә:siv/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Written in a flowing, joined-up style
草书的，连笔的
n.
Cursive handwriting or script
草书，连笔字
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcurs (run) + -ive (adj.) = 'running' writing — the pen runs along without lifting, joining letters together. curs is the cursus variant of car.
Root car still carries 96 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.cursive writing连笔书写
- 2.cursive script草书字体
- 3.write in cursive用连笔写
Example Sentences
- 1.
Children are taught to write in cursive.
- 2.
The invitation was printed in elegant cursive.