curriculum

 
Pronunciation: /kʌˈrɪkjʊləm/

noun (plural curricula /-lə/ or curriculums)

  • the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college: course components of the school curriculum

Derivatives

curricular

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin (see curricle)

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The plural of curriculum can be spelled either curricula (as in the original Latin) or curriculums.