Extracurricular Definition & Meaning

extracurricular
adjective
  1. outside the regular academic curriculum; "sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities"
  2. outside the regular duties of your job or profession
  3. characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband"

"Extracurricular" in song lyrics

See how extracurricular is used in real songs:

  • "columbia extracurricular"
    AOL — AOL
  • "university of alabama extracurricular"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "extracurricular"

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