extracurricular
|ex/tra/cu/rric/u/lar|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/
🇬🇧
/ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/
outside regular studies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extracurricular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'curriculum' meaning 'course of study'.
Historical Evolution
'extracurricular' evolved from the Latin 'extra curriculum' and eventually became the modern English word 'extracurricular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the course of study', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
activities pursued outside the regular curriculum of school or college.
She participates in several extracurricular activities, including drama and soccer.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41