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cursive vs copperplate

copperplate vs cursive

cursive and copperplate both are nouns.

cursive is an adjective but copperplate is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cursive Yes Yes No No
copperplate Yes No No No
As nouns, copperplate is a hyponym of cursive; that is, copperplate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cursive:
  • cursive: rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
  • copperplate: a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
Other hyponyms of cursive include minuscule, italic, round hand.
cursive (noun) copperplate (noun)
rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved
a print made from an engraved copperplate
a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
cursive (adjective) copperplate (adjective)
having successive letters joined together
Difference between cursive and copperplate

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