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extracurricular
ehkst-ruh-kuh-RIHK-yuu-luh
Extracurricular (adj) means taking place outside a school's official course of study. Example: “She joined the debate club and two other extracurricular activities this year.”
adj
1
Taking place outside a school's official course of study.
"She joined the debate club and two other extracurricular activities this year."
2
Outside one's regular job duties, sometimes used to hint at an affair.
"Rumours spread about the manager's extracurricular relationship with a colleague."
How to use extracurricular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething done outside normal schoolwork or job duties — clubs, sports, hobbies, or (informally) an affair.
Common pairings
extracurricular activities
extracurricular clubs
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- Plural
- extracurriculars
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Etymology
Formed from extra- ("outside") + curricular, referring to anything beyond the set curriculum.
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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.
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