intramural

adj, noun — 3 senses

intramural

adj

Etymology From Latin intramuralis, from intra (“within”) + muralis (“of a wall”).

1

Within the walls; within one institution, particularly a school.

Intramural sports involve teams that are all within the same school.

2

Within the substance of the walls of an organ.

intramural pregnancy

Antonyms: extramural
Derived terms: intramurally
Related terms: immure, intra-, mural

intramural

noun

Etymology From Latin intramuralis, from intra (“within”) + muralis (“of a wall”).

1

A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.

Related terms: interscholastic, varsity

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