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Intramural: meaning, definitions and examples

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intramural

 

[ หŒษชntrษ™หˆmสŠrษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

school activities

Intramural refers to activities or competitions that occur within a single institution, particularly educational establishments such as schools or universities. These events are organized for the students or members of that institution and usually do not involve participation from outside entities. Intramural sports are a common example where students engage in athletic competitions for fun and to build camaraderie. The focus of intramural activities is typically on participation and enjoyment rather than on high-level competition.

Synonyms

in-house, internal, local

Examples of usage

  • The university hosts various intramural sports leagues every semester.
  • Students can sign up for intramural basketball to compete against fellow classmates.
  • The intramural program at the school promotes teamwork and fitness among students.
  • Many students look forward to the intramural soccer championships in the spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "intramural" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intramural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคคเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช intramural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ intra-mural

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฝัƒั‚ั€ั–ัˆะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wewnฤ™trzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญฆๅ†…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intramural

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intrauniversitario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผniversite iรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋‚ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnitล™nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรบtornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ กๅ†…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intraลกolski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innanhรบss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intrauniversitario

Word origin

The term 'intramural' has its roots in the Latin word 'intramuralis', which means 'within the walls'. This term was initially used in the context of activities that occurred within the confines of a city or institution. It evolved to describe any type of event or competition that takes place within a specific institution, primarily educational in nature. The concept gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the context of higher education, as colleges and universities sought to create programs that encouraged student involvement and fostered community through various athletic events. Since then, 'intramural' has become a staple in discussions of school sports and student engagement, emphasizing the importance of participation and enjoyment over competition.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,265, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.