Extramural

Pronunciation: /ɛkstrəˈmjʊrəl/

Definitions of extramural

adjective relating to activities or education that take place outside of a regular curriculum or program

Example Sentences

A1 The extramural activities at the school include soccer and chess clubs.

A2 She signed up for an extramural language course to improve her skills.

B1 The extramural study group meets every Saturday to review the material.

B2 The university offers extramural programs for working professionals.

C1 His extramural research project led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field.

C2 The professor's extramural lectures are highly sought after by students and academics alike.

Examples of extramural in a Sentence

formal The university offers extramural courses for students who wish to study part-time.

informal I signed up for an extramural class at the community center.

slang I heard extramural classes are a breeze compared to regular courses.

figurative His extramural activities outside of work help him relax and destress.

Grammatical Forms of extramural

• past tense: extramuralled
• plural: extramurals
• comparative: more extramural
• superlative: most extramural
• present tense: extramurals
• future tense: will extramural
• perfect tense: have extramuralled
• continuous tense: is extramuraling
• singular: extramural
• positive degree: extramural
• infinitive: to extramural
• gerund: extramuraling
• participle: extramuralled

Origin and Evolution of extramural

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extramural' originates from Latin, with 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'murus' meaning 'wall'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe activities or buildings located outside the walls of a city or institution, 'extramural' has evolved to also refer to activities or programs conducted outside the usual curriculum or campus of an educational institution.