intramural — existing or carried on within the bounds of an institution, especially a school or college
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or carried on within the bounds of an institution, especially a school or college
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/
Example Sentences
- The intramural dodgeball championship got so intense that the physics professor started calculating ball trajectories.
- Our intramural soccer team practices every Tuesday after classes.
- The intramural cooking contest turned chaotic when someone accidentally set off the fire alarm.
intramural
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/]
existing or carried on within the bounds of an institution, especially a school or college
The intramural basketball league lets students from rival dorms finally compete on campus.
Intramural sports meet rural scenes in this campus mural!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, literally meaning 'within the walls.' Originally used in medieval times to describe activities conducted inside walled cities, the term has evolved to denote activities occurring within schools, universities, or other institutions.
Breakdown
intra- (within, inside) + mural (from Latin murus, wall), literally 'within the wall' or 'inside the walls.'
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📝Examples
“The intramural dodgeball championship got so intense that the physics professor started calculating ball trajectories.”
“Our intramural soccer team practices every Tuesday after classes.”
“The intramural cooking contest turned chaotic when someone accidentally set off the fire alarm.”
“Many universities offer intramural programs to encourage student participation in sports.”
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