Synonyms of curricularnext
: of or relating to a curriculum

Examples of curricular in a Sentence

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And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The district later developed specialized magnet programs (where a school had a curricular focus and open enrollment) as another strategy for attracting students across neighborhoods and expanding access to distinctive academic opportunities. — Amari Brown, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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