extracurricular

American  

[ek-struh-kuh-rik-yuh-ler] / ˌɛk strə kəˈrɪk yə lər /

adjective

1. outside the regular curriculum or program of courses.

   football, orchestra, and other extracurricular activities.

2. outside one's regular work, responsibilities, or routine.

3. Informal. outside the conventional bounds of propriety or ethics.

   Does his wife know he has an extracurricular girlfriend?

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extracurricular British  

/ ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlə /

adjective

1. taking place outside the normal school timetable

   extracurricular activities

2. beyond the regular duties, schedule, etc

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Etymology

Origin of extracurricular

First recorded in 1920–25; extra- + curricular ( def. )

Example Sentences

Students indistinguishable on paper turn their energy to extracurricular activities and internships instead of their studies.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said this often meant families had to sacrifice experiences that could support a child's development, such as school trips or extracurricular activities.

From BBC

Homework needs to be meaningful, given that it can increase student stress and can get in the way of positive interactions with family members and peers, valuable extracurricular activities and even sleep, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times

She is worried an extended shutdown will force her children to drop out of extracurricular activities.

From BBC

The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal

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