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curricula

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //kɝˈɪkjəˌɫɑ// UK //kʌɹˈɪkjʊlɐ// cur·ric·u·la

n. the plural form of curriculum. It refers to the group of subjects or the plan of study used in a school or college.

n. the plural form of curriculum; refers to the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college. Often used when discussing the educational standards of multiple institutions or different academic departments.


SIMPLE

The school updated its curricula to include more technology classes.

CONTEXTUAL

Educational experts met to compare the science curricula used in different countries across Europe.

COMPLEX

The university's decision to standardise curricula across all its international campuses met with resistance from faculty who preferred local academic autonomy.

Synonyms
Usage

Takes a plural verb. While 'curriculums' is also an accepted plural form, 'curricula' remains the standard in academic and formal writing.

Pitfall

The curricula is very difficult.The curricula are very difficult.Curricula is the plural form and requires a plural verb; use 'curriculum' for the singular.

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