extracurricular
gb/ˌɛkstɹəkɚˈɪkjəlɚ/ us/ˌɛkstɹəkɚˈɪkjəlɚ/
B2
Englanti
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
B2
property
1
outside the school curriculum
done at school but not part of normal classes
Käyttömalli:
extracurricular [activity/club/sport/class]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often used before a noun (e.g., 'extracurricular activities'); spelling is one word, not *extra curricular*.
Synonyymit
after-school (Common for activities done after regular school hours.)
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noncurricular (More formal; emphasizes not part of the curriculum.)
Antonyymit
curricular (Belonging to the official curriculum.)
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required (Necessary as part of a course or program.)
Kollokaatiot
extracurricular activities
|extracurricular clubs
|extracurricular sports
|extracurricular program
|extracurricular opportunities
|extracurricular involvement
|extracurricular participation
|extracurricular schedule
|extracurricular event
|extracurricular commitments
Teemat
education
|school
|university
|youth
Esimerkit
- She listed debate team and volunteer work as extracurricular activities on her college application.
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs, from robotics to drama.
- He had to cut back on extracurricular sports to focus on exams.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I joined an extracurricular club at school.
- Basketball is my favorite extracurricular activity.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
outside official duties or work
not part of your main job or responsibilities
Käyttömalli:
extracurricular [reading/interests/activities]
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sense is broader than school; it can describe activities outside someone’s main work or role.
Synonyymit
outside (More general; often needs a phrase like 'outside work'.)
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unofficial (Emphasizes not formally part of an organization’s role or duties.)
Antonyymit
official (Formally part of someone’s role or an organization’s duties.)
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job-related (Connected to one’s work responsibilities.)
Kollokaatiot
extracurricular interests
|extracurricular reading
|extracurricular projects
|extracurricular commitments
|extracurricular activities
|extracurricular pursuits
|extracurricular involvement
|extracurricular work
|extracurricular events
|extracurricular responsibilities
Teemat
work
|daily_life
|hobbies
Esimerkit
- His extracurricular research eventually became the basis for a new product idea.
- The committee decided not to fund extracurricular projects unrelated to its mission.
- She kept her extracurricular interests private at work.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I do extracurricular reading at night.
Substantiivi
C1
entity
3
activity outside regular classes
a school activity that is not a class
Käyttömalli:
an extracurricular; extracurriculars
Tyypillinen virhe:
More common in plural ('extracurriculars') in North American English; many speakers prefer 'extracurricular activity/activities'.
Synonyymit
after-school activity (Similar idea, especially for younger students.)
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club (Only one type of extracurricular; not necessarily sports or arts.)
Antonyymit
class (A scheduled instructional course that is part of the curriculum.)
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coursework (Required academic work for a course.)
Kollokaatiot
choose extracurriculars
|list extracurriculars
|college extracurriculars
|school extracurriculars
|your extracurriculars
|strong extracurriculars
|extracurriculars on an application
|balance extracurriculars and homework
|time for extracurriculars
|add extracurriculars
Teemat
education
|school
|university
|sports
Esimerkit
- She put three extracurriculars on her résumé: choir, soccer, and student government.
- Colleges like to see extracurriculars that show leadership and commitment.
- Between homework and extracurriculars, he rarely had free time.
Oppijaesimerkit
- My extracurricular is chess club.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
extracurricular
IPA
GB/ˌɛkstɹəkɚˈɪkjəlɚ/
US/ˌɛkstɹəkɚˈɪkjəlɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
ex - tra - cur - ricular (4 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cur)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: extracurricular
Sanaperhe
Core family
curriculum
noun B1
curricular
adjective
Ilmaukset
extracurricular activities
1/ˌɛkstɹəkɚˈɪkjəlɚ æktˈɪvɪtiz/
fixed phrase
school activities outside classes
activities at school that are not classes
Esimerkit
- Extracurricular activities can help students make friends and build confidence.
- He had to quit some extracurricular activities to have more time for homework.
- The application asks about awards, jobs, and extracurricular activities.