ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Intramural

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Intramural is an adjective meaning Within the walls; within one institution, particularly a school.

Meaning

Within the walls; within one institution, particularly a school.

More Meanings

  1. Within the substance of the walls of an organ.
  2. A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.

Example Sentences

intramural pregnancy
Intramural sports involve teams that are all within the same school.

Word Forms

Synonyms for intramural

Depending on context, synonyms include internal, intragroup.

Antonyms for intramural

Common opposites include extramural.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intragroup, internal, domestic, intermural, intrainstitutional, intraschool.

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