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extracurricular activity — activities that students take part in outside of their regular academic curriculum

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: activities that students take part in outside of their regular academic curriculum

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr ækˈtɪvəti/

Example Sentences

  • His resume was packed with extracurricular activities, from juggling club to competitive eating - talk about diverse interests!
  • Many universities consider extracurricular activities when evaluating applicants.
  • She was so busy with extracurricular activities that she forgot she actually had to attend classes too!

extracurricular activity

NOUN

[/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr ækˈtɪvəti/]

activities that students take part in outside of their regular academic curriculum

After class, students rush to extracurricular activity clubs across the schoolyard.
💡 Concept

After class, students rush to extracurricular activity clubs across the schoolyard.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr ækˈtɪvəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlə ækˈtɪvəti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixextra--
Rootcurriculum

Origin

This term derives from Latin, combining 'extra' (outside) and 'curriculum' (course of study). The word emerged to describe activities that fall outside the standard academic curriculum, originally referring to pursuits conducted beyond the prescribed course of instruction.

Breakdown

extra- (outside) + curriculum (course of study) + activity (action or pursuit). The prefix 'extra-' comes from Latin meaning 'beyond' or 'outside,' while 'curriculum' originally referred to a racing course, later applied metaphorically to a course of study or set program of instruction.

🎵Rhyme

particularspectacularicular
particular
spectacular
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🔗Collocations

participate in extracurricular activities
organize extracurricular activities
diverse extracurricular activities
balance academic and extracurricular activities
extracurricular involvement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“His resume was packed with extracurricular activities, from juggling club to competitive eating - talk about diverse interests!”

“Many universities consider extracurricular activities when evaluating applicants.”

😄 Fun example

“She was so busy with extracurricular activities that she forgot she actually had to attend classes too!”

“The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' overall development.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

after-school activitiesco-curricular activitiesenrichment programsstudent activities

Antonyms

academic curriculumcore subjectsmandatory coursework

Related

clubsocietyorganizationhobbyvolunteer worksports team

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