extracurricular
UK: /ˌek.strə.kəˈrɪk.jə.lər/ | US: /ˌek.strə.kəˈrɪk.jə.lər/
adj. not part of the required academic curriculum (e.g., sports, clubs).
adj. outside the scope of regular duties or routine.
The word combines "extra" (Latin for "outside" or "beyond") and "curriculum" (Latin for "course" or "running"), originally referring to a chariot racing track. Over time, "curriculum" evolved to mean a structured academic program, while "extra-" broadened to denote activities beyond formal education. The suffix "-ar" standardizes it as an adjective. The term reflects the expansion of education to include holistic development beyond textbooks.
She balanced academics with extracurricular activities like debate club.
Volunteering is considered an extracurricular commitment by many schools.
His extracurricular interests in robotics earned him a scholarship.
The job requires handling extracurricular tasks beyond the job description.
Universities value applicants with diverse extracurricular involvement.