noun
- Plural of cursive; handwriting or typefaces in which letters are joined together in a flowing manner.
- Typefaces or fonts designed to resemble handwritten cursive script.
Usage: Often used in educational contexts to refer to cursive writing style or fonts.
Usage: Common in typography and design contexts.
Examples
- Students practice their cursives in penmanship class.
- The invitation used elegant cursives to convey a formal tone.
- Many cursives are difficult to read on digital screens.
- Teachers often emphasize proper cursives for improved handwriting.
- The designer selected several cursives from the font library for the wedding program.
- Children learn both print and cursives in elementary school.