extracurricular

• Bezieht sich auf Aktivitäten oder Programme, die außerhalb des regulären Lehrplans oder Unterrichts stattfinden. Im weiteren Sinne auch für Tätigkeiten, die nicht zum Kernbereich einer Aufgabe gehören.

Describes activities or programs that fall outside the standard academic curriculum.

1. Outside the regular academic curriculumB1formal

   Activities or programs that are not part of the standard school or college curriculum, often pursued for personal development or enjoyment.

   Außerschulisch

   • She joined several extracurricular clubs, including the debate team and the art society.
   • Extracurricular activities can enhance a student's college application.
   • The school offers a wide range of extracurricular options, from sports to music.

   Synonymeafter-school

   Antonymeacademiccurricular

2. Outside the regular duties of your job or professionB2formal

   Activities or interests that are not part of one's primary employment or professional responsibilities.

   Außerberuflich

   • His extracurricular work as a volunteer coach takes up most of his weekends.
   • Many professionals pursue extracurricular hobbies to maintain a work-life balance.
   • The company encourages employees to engage in extracurricular learning opportunities.

   Synonymeavocationalexternalnonprofessionaloutsideperipheralsecondarysidelinesupplementary

3. Characterized by adulteryC1informal

   Relating to a romantic or sexual relationship that occurs outside of a marriage or committed partnership.

   Außerehelich

   • The novel explores the consequences of an extracurricular affair.
   • He was caught in an extracurricular relationship that ended his marriage.
   • Gossip about their extracurricular activities spread quickly through the office.

   Synonymeadulterouscheatingextramaritalillicitunfaithful

   Antonymeconjugalmaritalwedded