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/
Korean meaning: 정규 교과과정 외의, 과외 활동의
Korean pronunciation: 엑스트러커**리**큘러
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
Students participate in extracurricular activities after regular school hours
No particular class, just spectacular extracurricular!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'extra'(밖의)와 'curriculum'(달리기 코스, 교과과정)이 결합된 말로, 원래 교과과정 밖에서 하는 활동이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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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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