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Definition of interscholastic

interscholastic

/ˌɪn.tɚ.skəˈlæs.tɪk/
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• adjective

1

Existing or conducted between two or more schools, especially in reference to athletic or academic competitions at the primary or secondary school level.

Example

"The high school debate team won first place in the state interscholastic tournament."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Interscholastic' refers to competitions or activities conducted between different primary or secondary schools, whereas 'intramural' refers to activities conducted within a single school and 'intercollegiate' applies to competitions between colleges or universities.

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• Nearby Words

interrupter
interruptible
interruption
interscholastic
interschool
intersect
intersection

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'among') and 'scholastic' (from Latin 'scholasticus' and Ancient Greek 'skholastikos', relating to schools).

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