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

Derived 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

Now those colleges are working to find ways to replace or do without the money, which covered research grants, laboratory equipment, curricular materials and student support programs — benefits that extended to all students.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 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

"Just the curricular activities are plenty. Listen, Tiny. I gotta go. Mom's on the other line."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan