curricular

American  

[kuh-rik-yuh-ler] / kəˈrɪk yə lər /

adjective

1. of or relating to a course of study in a school, college, university, etc..

   This enrichment program is designed to meet the curricular objective of relating learning to the “real” world.

   The authors suggest two possible curricular pathways through high school mathematics.

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Other Word Forms

• precurricular adjective

Etymology

Origin of curricular

First recorded in 1790–1800, for an earlier sense; curricul(um) ( def. ) + -ar ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Under the old guidance on curricular standards, schools were advised to mind their “cultural competence and healthcare disparities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Many of our elected officials and leaders see the current moment as simply a policy dispute over vouchers, charters, or curricular topics.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2025

That means they’re financially supported but have to abide by strict curricular and behavioral requirements.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

He said education was part of the solution and the school provided 60-70 extra curricular activities each week – from swimming to jewellery making – and they helped pupils feel like they belonged.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

There is nothing wrong about any of these three ways of using the arts, and sometimes it is quite appropriate to use one style over another for various curricular or other reasons.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin