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Definition of curricular

curricular

/kəˈrɪkjələr/
cur · ric · u · lar
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• adjective

1

Relating to or constituting the subjects and formal coursework taught at a school, college, or university.

Example

"The school board met to discuss several curricular changes aimed at strengthening science and mathematics instruction."

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• Rhymes for curricular

• Nearby Words

currency
current
currently
curricular
curriculum
curry
currywurst

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'curriculum'—borrowed from Latin 'curriculum' meaning 'a running, course, or race-chariot' (from 'currere', 'to run')—combined with the adjectival suffix '-ar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curricular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curricular
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