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Definition of cursively

cursively

/ˈkɜːrsɪvli/
cur · sive · ly
Adjective:cursive
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cursively Lexical Profile

cursively Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a cursive manner; written with flowing strokes in which the letters are joined together.

Example

"The clerk had written the names cursively in the ledger, making some of the signatures difficult to decipher."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "cursively" (written with joined, flowing letters) with "cursorily" (done quickly and without attention to detail).

• Rhymes for cursively

• Nearby Words

cursed
curser
cursive
cursively
cursor
cursorily
cursory

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective "cursive" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately deriving from Medieval Latin "cursivus" (flowing), from the Latin verb "currere" (to run).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cursively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cursively
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