Curriculum — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm/ cur·ric·u·lum

Meaning & Definition of Curriculum

Curriculum (noun)

  1. the courses offered by an educational institution
  2. a set of courses constituting an area of specialization

Curriculum (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.

    "the undergraduate curriculum"

    "The college has a liberal arts curriculum."

    similar: core, class, course, elective, refresher, clinic, institute, seminar, survey course, minicourse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Curriculum

The most common words with a similar meaning to Curriculum:

core, class, course, elective, refresher, clinic, institute, seminar, survey course, minicourse

Word Forms of Curriculum

Inflections: curricula, curriculums

Origin & Etymology of Curriculum

borrowed from New Latin, going back to Latin, "action of running, course of action, race," from currere "to run" + -i- -i- + -culum, suffix of instrument and place (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) current:1

First known use: 1824

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Curriculum

Words & Phrases Containing Curriculum

curriculum vitae

Frequently Asked Questions about Curriculum

What does "Curriculum" mean?

"Curriculum" means the courses offered by an educational institution. As a noun, it is defined as: the courses offered by an educational institution.

What is another word for "Curriculum"?

Other words for "Curriculum" include core, class, course, elective, refresher, clinic, institute and seminar. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Curriculum" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Curriculum"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Curriculum". Common alternatives include core, class, course, elective, refresher, clinic, institute, seminar, survey course and minicourse.

How do you use "Curriculum" in a sentence?

Examples of "Curriculum" in a sentence: "the undergraduate curriculum"; "The college has a liberal arts curriculum.".

Is "Curriculum" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Curriculum" is a noun.

Is "Curriculum" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Curriculum" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Curriculum"?

"Curriculum" is pronounced /kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm/ and divided into syllables as cur·ric·u·lum.

What is the origin of the word "Curriculum"?

"Curriculum" comes from borrowed from New Latin, going back to Latin, "action of running, course of action, race," from currere "to run" + -i- -i- + -culum, suffix of instrument and place (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) current:1. First known use: 1824.