curricular

adjective

cur·​ric·​u·​lar kə-ˈri-kyə-lər How to pronounce curricular (audio)
Synonyms of curricularnext
: of or relating to a curriculum

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Maybe, but this is a legitimate heavyweight championship fight compelling on its own, even before the extra-curricular activities. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 This work suggests that traditional curricular resources, such as textbooks, are playing a less prominent role determining what information is presented to students. — Cody Pritchard, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 In education, a model trained on relevant curricular material might allow teachers to spot patterns in test results and tailor lesson plans for particular groups of students who tend to make the same mistakes. — Daron Acemoglu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 The law requires that curricular materials meet state content standards and that teachers hold a certificate. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for curricular

Word History

Etymology

curriculum + -ar

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curricular was circa 1909

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“Curricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curricular. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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