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intersessional

intersessional

8.4
A short course held between regular school terms
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃənl/
: curso interseccional
  • The university offers an intersessional for students who want to catch up on missed courses.

Examples

  • Many students use the intersessional period to take intensive language classes.

  • She enrolled in an intersessional to finish her credits before graduation.

  • We have an intersessional meeting next week.

  • The intersessionals are crucial for student engagement.

  • She enrolled in an intersessional course to gain extra credits before graduation.

  • The university organizes an intersessional designed for students to catch up on subjects they missed.

  • Many students take advantage of the intersessional to enhance their skills in intensive workshops.

Synonyms

intersession
vsintersessional
1 7.4

A short time between regular sessions for special meetings or classes

is a short meeting or academic course held between regular terms

How Long

semester
268 1.5
course
607 1.8
intersessional
8.4
workshop
177 3.3
clinic
21 3.3

Surface Forms

intersessional singular
intersessionals plural

Etymology

Intersessional as a noun comes from inter- 'between' and session 'a meeting or class', so an intersessional is literally a small session held 'between' the regular terms or meetings, like a short course or meeting to fill that gap.