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

• adulterate
• adulterine
• adulterous
• extramarital
• two-timing

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Enroll them in separate extracurricular events that interest them individually. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024

With additional resources, Singh wants My Brother’s Keeper to initiate a youth services connection hotline that will provide mental health and extracurricular services for youth and also allow potential volunteers to learn more about getting involved. —Myles Manor, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024

Berry will also shoulder the costs of her son's private school tuition, uniforms and school supplies, as well as any extracurricular activities. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024

Some institutions say their reviews showed that the testing requirements increase diversity — benefiting applicants with less access to rigorous high school curriculum, strong letters of recommendation or impressive extracurricular activities. —Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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