extracurricular
adjective/ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/
Frequency rank: #13,164 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to activities done outside of regular school lessons or the main curriculum.
Example sentence
She joined the drama club and several other extracurricular activities to make the most of her school years.
Synonyms & related words
- after-school
- optional
- supplementary
- outside
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