extracurricular
2 synonyms for extracurricular, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Taking place outside a school's official course of study.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use extracurricular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
extracurricular activities
extracurricular clubs
Etymology
Formed from extra- ("outside") + curricular, referring to anything beyond the set curriculum.
Full origin of extracurricular →Frequently asked questions
What does “extracurricular” mean?
The word “extracurricular” means taking place outside a school's official course of study. In plain terms, something done outside normal schoolwork or job duties — clubs, sports, hobbies, or (informally) an affair.
How do you pronounce “extracurricular”?
“Extracurricular” is pronounced ehkst-ruh-kuh-RIHK-yuu-luh (/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “extracurricular” in a sentence?
Here is “extracurricular” used in a sentence: “She joined the debate club and two other extracurricular activities this year.”
What part of speech is “extracurricular”?
“Extracurricular” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “extracurricular” have?
“Extracurricular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: taking place outside a school's official course of study.
