Word
curricular
Phoneticscur·ric·u·lar, stress on the second syllable
US/kɝˈɪkjəˌɫɝ/
UK/kʌɹˈɪkjʊlɐ/
Education
Definition
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.
Examples
“The school is updating its curricular goals this year.”
“Teachers must ensure that all curricular activities align with the national standards for secondary education.”
“The committee proposed several curricular reforms intended to integrate digital literacy across all departments rather than treating it as a standalone subject.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically precedes the noun it modifies; often contrasted with 'extracurricular' (activities outside the formal course of study).
Real-World Examples
“Researchers looked at three key factors: teachers' own knowledge and beliefs about learning and play, their perception of family support for play and their perception of curricular support for it.” Etymology
From curriculum + -ar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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