extracurricular

adjective ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar \ ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər \

|Updated on: 5 Jun 2018

Examples: extracurricular in a Sentence

Definition of extracurricular

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

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extracurricular

noun

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Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

Recent Examples of extracurricular from the Web

Advocate for a recreational center where youth could receive educational assistance and extracurricular activities.

— courier journal, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky voters guide: Who's running in the primaries for Shively," 18 May 2018
Like many high-schoolers, the days were filled with classes and the nights and weekends with extracurricular activities.

— bob warren, NOLA.com, "Will to Walk: LSU is 'Mighty Michael' Doherty's next stop," 30 May 2018
Selection criteria include factors such as financial need, self-help activities, academic achievement and extracurricular activities.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 29 May 2018
Our school administrators are developing expectations for athletics and extracurricular activities (ECAs).

— matthew vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "Eric Moore to remain Center Grove football coach following investigation," 25 May 2018
The All-Star Scholars program, now in its 62nd year, recognizes students from across the Charlotte region based on academic performance, citizenship, community service and extracurricular activities.

— staff reports, charlotteobserver, "2018 Charlotte Observer All-Star Scholars nominees | Charlotte Observer," 24 May 2018
In April, a judge temporarily awarded Rodriguez $12,247 a month, in addition to money for the children's private schooling, day care, health insurance and extracurricular activities.

— tresa baldas, Detroit Free Press, "Miguel Cabrera, ex-mistress headed to trial over child support in November," 22 May 2018
About 80 percent of students participate in extracurricular activities, according to Superintendent Scott Tingley.

— susan demar lafferty, Daily Southtown, "Lincoln-Way approves flat $50 participation fee for students, considers sales tax measure," 22 May 2018
Besides excelling in mostly advanced classes, all four have been involved in sports, extracurricular activities and community service.

— jim stingl, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stingl: Four siblings take turns being valedictorian at Milwaukee's Riverside High School," 17 May 2018

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First Known Use of extracurricular

1925

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

EXTRACURRICULAR Defined for English Language Learners

extracurricular

adjective

Definition of extracurricular for English Language Learners

—used to describe extra activities (such as sports) that can be done by the students in a school but that are not part of the regular schedule of classes