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curricular

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kɝˈɪkjəˌɫɝ// UK //kʌɹˈɪkjʊlɐ// cur·ric·u·lar

adj. relating to the subjects that students study in a school or college course.

adj. relating to a curriculum or the subjects comprising a specific course of study. Typically used attributively to describe educational activities or materials.


SIMPLE

The school is updating its curricular goals this year.

CONTEXTUAL

Teachers must ensure that all curricular activities align with the national standards for secondary education.

COMPLEX

The committee proposed several curricular reforms intended to integrate digital literacy across all departments rather than treating it as a standalone subject.

Origin

From curriculum + -ar.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; often contrasted with 'extracurricular' (activities outside the formal course of study).

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