Word
intramural
Phoneticsin·tra·mu·ral, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɹəmˈjʊɹəɫ/
UK/ˈɪntɹəmjˌʊɹəl/
Definition
adj. happening within the walls of a single school, college, or organization. You use this to describe sports or activities where students only compete against others from their own school.
adj. occurring or situated within the limits of an institution, particularly a school or university. Often describes sports competitions involving only members of the same student body.
Examples
“I joined the intramural soccer league this semester.”
“While the varsity team travels to other cities, the intramural teams play all their matches on the campus fields.”
“The university expanded its intramural program to include non-athletic competitions, fostering a sense of community among students who preferred academic or creative challenges over traditional sports.”
Examples
simple
“I joined the intramural soccer league this semester.”
contextual
“While the varsity team travels to other cities, the intramural teams play all their matches on the campus fields.”
complex
“The university expanded its intramural program to include non-athletic competitions, fostering a sense of community among students who preferred academic or creative challenges over traditional sports.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “intramural” in context.
Verb
01. coordinate intramural
“A dedicated staff member is hired to coordinate intramural athletics.”
verb + adj
02. intramural expand
“The intramural program expanded to include e-sports last semester.”
adj + verb
03. organize intramural
“The student union plans to organize intramural tournaments throughout the spring.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. competitive intramural
“The university offers a highly competitive intramural league for soccer players.”
adj + adj
05. organized intramural
“Students are encouraged to join organized intramural activities to stay active.”
adj + adj
Noun
06. intramural competition
“The intramural competition is open to all faculty and staff members.”
adj + noun
07. intramural league
“He plays point guard for a team in the campus intramural league.”
adj + noun
08. intramural sport
“Participation in intramural sport has doubled since the new gym opened.”
adj + noun
09. compete at intramural level
“She preferred to compete at the intramural level rather than join the varsity team.”
10. participate in intramural sports
“Many freshmen participate in intramural sports to meet new people.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; frequently contrasted with 'extramural' or 'intercollegiate'.
Real-World Examples
“In the early days of women’s college athletics, most of it was intramural competition with students at the same schools.” “These teams are not intramural; they are well-structured, skilled squads that often compete in regional conferences and vie for national collegiate titles.” “Tyler Wahl’s intramural softball team was in trouble over on Field 7.” “The game was an outgrowth of the intramural Marvin J. Rotblatt Memorial Softball League — named, according to college lore, by a student who had a vintage Rotblatt bubble gum trading card.” Etymology
From Latin intramuralis, from intra (“within”) + muralis (“of a wall”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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