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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