Meaning of the word cursive in English

What does cursive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cursive

US /ˈkɝː.sɪv/
UK /ˈkɜː.sɪv/

Adjective

written with the letters joined together in a flowing style

Example:
She wrote her name in elegant cursive script.
Many schools no longer teach cursive handwriting.

Noun

a style of handwriting in which the letters are joined together

Example:
Learning to write in cursive was a challenge for some students.
Her grandmother's letters were all written in beautiful cursive.