Definition of CURRICULUM

curriculum

Meanings

Plural: curricula, curriculums

Noun

  • an integrated course of academic studies
  • The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.
  • The set of standards schools are required to teach all students.
  • A racecourse; a place for running.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin curriculum (“course”), derived from currō (“run, move quickly”). Doublet of curricle.

Synonyms

course of study, program, programme, syllabus

Scrabble Score: 16

curriculum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
curriculum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
curriculum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

curriculum is a valid Words With Friends word