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   El·e·men·ta·ry

   /ˌeləˈment(ə)rē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the basic elements of a subject: "an elementary astronomy course" Similar basicrudimentaryfundamentalbasalprimarypreparatoryintroductoryinitiatoryearlyessentialradicalunderlyingrare:rudimentalOpposite advanced
   • ▪ of the most basic kind: "the elementary rights of citizenship" Similar basicrudimentaryfundamentalbasalprimarypreparatoryintroductoryinitiatoryearlyessentialradicalunderlyingrare:rudimentalOpposite advanced
   • 2. straightforward and uncomplicated: "a series of elementary exercises" Similar easysimplestraightforwarduncomplicatedundemandingunexactingeffortlesspainlessuninvolvedchild's playplain sailingrudimentaryfacilesimplisticinformal:as easy as falling off a logas easy as pieas easy as ABCa piece of cakeeasy-peasyno sweatkids' stuffOpposite difficultcomplicated
   • 3. not able to be decomposed into elements or other primary constituents.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘composed of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water’): from Latin elementarius, from elementum ‘principle, rudiment’ (see element). Current senses date from the mid 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. elementarily adverb
   • 2. elementariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   Definitions of elementary. adjective. of or being the essential or basic part. “an elementary need for love and nurturing” synonyms: elemental, primary. basic. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. adjective. easy and not involved or complicated. “an elementary problem in statistics” “ elementary, my dear Watson”

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   Define elementary. elementary synonyms, elementary pronunciation, elementary translation, English dictionary definition of elementary. pertaining to elements, or first principles: elementary grammar; simple, easy facts: It’s elementary, Dr. Watson.

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   Definition of elementary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryELEMENTARY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · 1. elemental. 2. a. of first principles, rudiments, or fundamentals; introductory; basic; simple. b. of or having to do with the formal instruction of children in basic subjects. elementary education.

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   Definition of elementary – Learner’s Dictionary. elementary. adjective. uk / ˌelɪˈment ə ri / us. elementary adjective (BASIC) Add to word list. B1. basic: I only have an elementary knowledge of physics. an elementary mistake. elementary adjective (STUDYING) B1. relating to the early stages of studying a subject: students at elementary level.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › elementaryElementary Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   adjective. Elemental. Webster's New World. Of first principles, rudiments, or fundamentals; introductory; basic; simple. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Of, relating to, or involving the fundamental or simplest aspects of a subject. An elementary problem in statistics. American Heritage.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › elementaryElementary Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ELEMENTARY meaning: 1 : basic and simple involving the simplest parts of a subject; 2 : of or relating to elementary school.