cursor
|cur-sor|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkɜːrsər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɜːsə/
screen indicator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cursor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cursor', where 'curs-' meant 'to run'.
Historical Evolution
'cursor' changed from the Latin word 'cursor' and eventually became the modern English word 'cursor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'runner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indicator on a screen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a movable indicator on a computer screen that shows where the next character will be entered.
Move the cursor to the end of the line.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45