| 单词 | extracurricular |
| 释义 | extracurricular (once / 22951 pages) adj Something extracurricular takes place in addition to your regular school or work duties. Being involved in extracurricular activities in high school — like sports or journalism — can help you get accepted to the college of your choice. Extracurricular is a combination of the Latin prefix extra- meaning "on the outside" and the word curriculum, meaning "a running, course, career." Something that is extracurricular is on the outside of your course or career. When you get involved in an extracurricular activity, you are going outside of what's expected. Extracurricular can also refer to a spouse's adulterous activities, taking place outside of their marriage commitment. WORD FAMILYcurricular: curricularly, extracurricular+/curriculum: curricula, curricular, curriculums USAGE EXAMPLESThey won’t receive class credit either — this is an extracurricular effort. Seattle Times(Dec 25, 2016) The students who are least likely to be involved in drugs are the athletes and students involved in extracurricular activities, Bonney said. Washington Times(Dec 16, 2016) The learning he will be doing will be almost completely extracurricular. Los Angeles Times(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj outside the regular academic curriculum sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities Syn outside relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit 2adj outside the regular duties of your job or profession Syn outside relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit 3adj characterized by adultery the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband Syn adulterous, extramarital illicit contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention |
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