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单词 extracurricular
释义

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər How to pronounce extracurricular (audio)
1
: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum
specifically : of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit
extracurricular sports
2
a
: lying outside one's regular duties or routine
b
: extramarital
extracurricular noun

Synonyms

  • adulterate
  • adulterine
  • adulterous
  • extramarital
  • two-timing
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Example Sentences

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
Recent Examples on the Web Practices in the preseason were long and taxing, limiting Richardson’s fondness for video games or many other extracurricular activities. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Back to school preparations for students, parents and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School this year included the usual meet-and-greet night, information on classes and extracurricular activities. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The scholarship application also required students to have a history of exceptional academic standing, community service hours, extracurricular school activities, leadership skills and employment. Kalyn Dunkins | Kdunkins@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 The district said the mask mandate has allowed both schools to remain open for in-person learning and extracurricular activities. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2022 If students do not comply with the mandate, they won’t be allowed to participate in in-person learning or extracurricular activities. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2021 Mentor For Superintendent William Porter, one of the biggest challenges for this school year was keeping students and staff as safe as possible while also keeping learning and extracurricular activities as normal as possible. Alexis Oatman, cleveland, 24 May 2021 Levey points to pressures brought on by her obligation to take care of parents as the oldest child in her family, and deciding how much to spend on her son's extracurricular activities with a second child on the way. Rae Witte, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022 Those other extracurricular activities might be even more impressive than being a two-year starter at right guard, and Penny is plenty good at that, as his teammates can attest. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər How to pronounce extracurricular (audio)
: relating to activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study

extracurricular

adjective

as in extramarital
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • extramarital
  • adulterous
  • adulterine
  • premarital
  • promiscuous
  • two-timing
  • adulterate
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