extramural

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or situated outside the walls or precincts of a town, city, or university.

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Antonyms

intramural

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Variants

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extramural , extramurally

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Etymology

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From Latin extramuralis, outside the walls.

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Trivia

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1. The term extramural is also used in archaeology to describe structures or features located outside the walls of an ancient site.

2. Extramural activities for students can help them develop important skills such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

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Related Concepts

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1. intramural: The opposite of extramural, referring to activities or facilities within the walls or precincts of an institution or organization.

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Culture

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In education, extramural activities refer to those that take place outside the regular classroom setting, such as field trips, clubs, and sports teams. In a medical context, extramural grants refer to research funding provided by sources outside of an institution.

How to Memorize "extramural"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a city with walls and imagine activities or things happening outside those walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something happening beyond the boundaries or outside the walls.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym E-X-T-R-A: External, eXtra, Transcending, and Reaching Beyond.

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