extracurricular

adjective

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

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

• extramarital
• adulterous

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To be eligible, applicants must score 32 or better on the ACT and have a high school GPA of at least 3.9, with community service, extracurricular activities and evidence of intellectual curiosity, leadership, and creativity also considered. —arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025

Those factors can look like children and teenagers not having access to a high-quality education or extracurricular activities like summer camps. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 July 2025

Many already have informal skill stacks developing through their hobbies, part-time jobs, or extracurricular activities. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

His ability to balance academics with extracurricular activities showcases his determination and discipline. —Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for extracurricular

• periarticular
• supraclavicular
• acicular
• articular
• curricular
• cuticular
• funicular
• lenticular
• navicular
• particular
• radicular
• reticular

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər 

: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study