extracurricular — activities that are done by students outside of regular academic classes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: activities that are done by students outside of regular academic classes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/
Example Sentences
- His extracurricular activities included playing in the jazz band and running the school newspaper.
- College admissions officers love students with diverse extracurricular backgrounds.
- My mom thinks my extracurricular activity of collecting vintage video games doesn't count as 'educational.'
extracurricular
ADJECTIVE[/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/]
activities that are done by students outside of regular academic classes
After class, students dive into extracurricular clubs across the school courtyard.
No particular class, just spectacular extracurricular!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word combines the Latin preposition 'extra' (meaning outside or beyond) with 'curriculum' (originally referring to a racing course, later meaning a course of study or academic program). The term developed to describe activities conducted outside the formal academic curriculum.
Breakdown
extra- (outside, beyond) + curricular (relating to curriculum or course of study). The suffix '-ar' transforms 'curriculum' into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to the curriculum.'
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📝Examples
“His extracurricular activities included playing in the jazz band and running the school newspaper.”
“College admissions officers love students with diverse extracurricular backgrounds.”
“My mom thinks my extracurricular activity of collecting vintage video games doesn't count as 'educational.'”
“The school offers numerous extracurricular opportunities for students to explore their interests.”
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