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corsivo

italics

noun kor-SEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin cursivus (running), referring to flowing script.

Also means

cursive script

Usage Note

Corsivo refers to italic typeface in typography (in corsivo = in italics) and to joined-up (cursive) handwriting. The adjective use (carattere corsivo) is common. Note that 'italic' in English takes its name from Italy, but Italians call the script corsivo — a false cognate to watch for.

Examples

"Il titolo del libro è scritto in corsivo."

Natural Translation

The book title is written in italics.

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