intramural

English

Etymology

From Latin intramuralis, from prefix intra-, within, + murus, wall, + adjective suffix -alis

Adjective

intramural (comparative more intramural, superlative most intramural)

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

Related terms

• immure
• intra-
• mural

See also

• interscholastic
• varsity

Noun

intramural (plural intramurals)

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