curriculum
6 synonyms for curriculum, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The full set of courses and material taught at a school or university.
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use curriculum
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
school curriculum
curriculum design
national curriculum
Etymology
From Latin curriculum, "a course" (literally a running or race course), from currere, "to run" — the same root as "current" and "courier."
Full origin of curriculum →Frequently asked questions
What does “curriculum” mean?
The word “curriculum” means the full set of courses and material taught at a school or university. In plain terms, what gets taught — the overall plan of subjects and lessons in a course of study.
How do you pronounce “curriculum”?
“Curriculum” is pronounced kuh-RIHK-yuu-luhm (/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “curriculum” in a sentence?
Here is “curriculum” used in a sentence: “The new curriculum puts more emphasis on practical science.”
What part of speech is “curriculum”?
“Curriculum” is a noun.
Where does the word “curriculum” come from?
The word “curriculum” comes from Latin. From Latin curriculum, "a course" (literally a running or race course), from currere, "to run" — the same root as "current" and "courier.".
Is “curriculum” a common word?
“Curriculum” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “curriculum” have?
“Curriculum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the full set of courses and material taught at a school or university.
What is the difference between curriculum and syllabus?
A curriculum is the full set of courses and material taught at a school or university across a programme. A syllabus is narrower, outlining the specific topics, readings, and schedule for a single course within that curriculum.
What is the plural of curriculum?
The traditional Latin-derived plural is curricula, though curriculums is also accepted in modern English. Curricula is more common in formal and academic writing.
What is the difference between curriculum and course?
A course is a single subject or class of study, such as biology or algebra. A curriculum is the full collection of courses and material taught across a school or university, so it contains many individual courses.
