Definition

Relating to activities or events that take place between different schools.

Example

The interscholastic competition brought together teams from various high schools.

Conversation

Did you hear about the upcoming interscholastic basketball tournament?

Yeah, I can't wait to watch those teams compete!

It should be exciting, especially since our school is participating.

For sure! I love seeing the spirit in interscholastic events.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interscholastic → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "scholasticus" (from Latin, meaning of schools or pertaining to schools). The word "interscholastic" refers to activities or competitions that occur between different schools.

Memory Tip

Think of activities that happen 'between' ('inter-') different 'schools' ('scholasticus') — that's what interscholastic means.

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