cocurricular

adjective

co·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌkō-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər How to pronounce cocurricular (audio)
: being outside of but usually complementing the regular curriculum
cocurricular activities

Examples of cocurricular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In orange counties: Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and cocurricular events is limited to 25% capacity. Ethan May, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cocurricular was in 1949

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“Cocurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocurricular. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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