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December 09, 2021 Word of the Day

extracurricular /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjəlɚ/ adjective
extracurricular
/ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjəlɚ/
adjective
Band is a popular extracurricular activity in high school.
Band is a popular extracurricular activity in high school.
Definition of EXTRACURRICULAR

— 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

  • extracurricular activities

extracurricular noun, plural extracurriculars [count]

  • The school offers a variety of extracurriculars. [=extracurricular activities]

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