Extracurricular
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extracurricular is an adjective meaning Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment.
Meaning
Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment.
More Meanings
- Similarly outside of the normal duties of a job or profession.
- (informal) Extramarital.
- (education) An activity outside the normal academic curriculum.
- (informal) An activity beyond official duties of a job or profession.
- (informal) An extramarital affair.
Example Sentences
The students enjoy a number of extracurricular activities at weekends.
Word Forms
- extra-curricular
- extracurriculars
Synonyms for extracurricular
Depending on context, synonyms include illicit, outside, adulterous, extramarital.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outside, extramarital, adulterous, illicit, extramural, after-school.
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