intramural
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From Latin intramuralis, from prefix intra-, within, + murus, wall, + adjective suffix -alis
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intramural (comparative more intramural, superlative most intramural)
- Literally, "within the walls": pertaining to something within one institution, particularly a school. For example, intramural sports involve teams that are all within the same school.
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intramural (plural intramurals)
- A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.