curricular
UK: kəˈrɪk.jə.lər | US: kəˈrɪk.jə.lɚ
adj. relating to the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
curricular = curr<run> + icul<small> + ar<adjective suffix>
- curr (from Latin currere, meaning "to run") → Reflects the idea of a "course" or progression.
- icul (diminutive suffix in Latin, implying "small" or "specific") → Refines the root to a structured path.
- ar (adjective-forming suffix) → Converts the noun into an adjective.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin curriculum ("a running, course, career"), curricular evolved to describe anything pertaining to an educational curriculum. The metaphor of "running a course" reflects the structured progression of academic subjects.
Extracurricular activities complement the curricular program.
The school revised its curricular standards to include more STEM subjects.
Teachers discussed ways to integrate technology into curricular planning.
The report highlighted gaps in curricular alignment across grade levels.
Her research focuses on cross-curricular learning strategies.