I. ˈkər-siv adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French cursif, from Medieval Latin cursivus, literally, running, from Latin cursus, past participle of currere to run
Date: circa 1784
: running , coursing : as
a. of writing : flowing often with the strokes of successive characters joined and the angles rounded
b. : having a flowing, easy, impromptu character
• cur·sive·ly adverb
• cur·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1838
1. : a manuscript written in cursive writing ; also : cursive writing
2. : a style of printed letter resembling handwriting