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extracurricular

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ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar  (kstr-k-rky-lr)
adj.
1. Being outside the regular curriculum of a school or college: Sports and drama are the school's most popular extracurricular activities.
2. Being outside the usual duties of a job or profession: The attorney's work for the legal aid society was extracurricular.
3. Informal Extramarital.

extracurricular
Adjective
not part of the normal courses taken by students: her free time is devoted to extracurricular duties
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.extracurricularextracurricular - outside the regular academic curriculum; "sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities"
outside - relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"
2.extracurricular - outside the regular duties of your job or profession
outside - relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"
3.extracurricular - characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband"
illicit - contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary"
Translations
extracurricular [ɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjuləʳ] adj (SCOL) → extraescolar
extracurricular [ˈɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjuləʳ] adj (Scol) → parascolaire
extracurricular [ˈɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjuləʳ] extra1 adjaußerhalb des Lehrplans
extracurricular [ɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjuləʳ] adj (SCOL) → parascolastico/a


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Engagement in structured extracurricular activities was examined as a possible protective factor for suicidality.
Guiding readers through an in-depth study of such issues as retaining positive relationships between friends and family members, good health, and doing well in school (with the inclusion of extracurricular activities), Top 20 Teens is an engaging interpretation of adolescent emotional progression, growth, development, and living out the ideals of adulthood while making a difference with their peers.
An 18-year veteran of her rural school district, Elliott has brought Chillicothe $600,000 in grant money and spearheaded a number of extracurricular community initiatives.
 
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