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Definition of intramural

intramural

/ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊr.əl/
in · tra · mu · ral
Adverb:intramurally
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Plural:intramurals
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intramural Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Taking place within a single educational institution, building, or community, especially regarding recreational sports and activities organized among its own students or members.

Example

"She joined an intramural soccer league during her freshman year of college to meet new friends."

2

Situated or occurring within the substance of the walls of a hollow anatomical organ or cavity.

Example

"The ultrasound revealed a small, benign intramural fibroid within the muscular wall of the uterus."

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• noun

1

North American A sport or athletic competition organized exclusively among students or members within a single school, college, or institution (usually used in the plural).

Example

"Playing intramurals in the evening was a great way for graduate students to unwind after long laboratory hours."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'intramural' (occurring within a single school or institution) with 'intermural' or 'intercollegiate' (occurring between two or more different schools or institutions).

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• Nearby Words

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intraday
intramural
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intranational
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Latin prefix intra- ('within') and muralis ('of a wall', from murus, 'wall'), originally meaning 'within the walls of a city or building.'

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