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intermural

adj · noun · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɪntɚˈmjuːɹəl/
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adj

Meaning 1

Between walls; enclosed by walls.

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Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Occurring within the walls or boundaries of an organ or other biological structure.

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adj

Meaning 3

Local to an exhibit or exhibition.

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adj

Meaning 4

In house; internal to an organization.

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adj

Meaning 5

Involving competition between institutions, especially sports competitions.

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adj

Meaning 6

Originating as street art but being curated and displayed in a gallery or museum.

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Usage: not-comparable

Topics: art, arts

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noun

Meaning 7

A (usually sport) competition between teams from separate organizations.

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noun

Meaning 8

A competition between teams from within the same organization.

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noun

Meaning 9

An intermural yard; a walled garden.

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adjective satellite

Meaning 10

between two or more institutions etc

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an intermural track meet

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History

Etymology

From Latin intermūrālis. By surface analysis, inter- + mural.