Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "cursor" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cursorjacking cursorless firehose cursor postcursor precursor

Context

computer science computing databases graphical user interface programming

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

indicator

Type Of (IsA)

imagery indicator symbolic representation

Receives Action

moved around screen or document

Related Terms

GUI courier current cursive cursory electronic display pointer recursive

Related Terms

caret courier current cursive cursor key cursory design pattern electronic display gui icon instrument iterator navigate pointer position recursive retrieve table

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.