elementary
ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri
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Adjective

1.
educationsuitable for young children in early grades
  • She teaches elementary students.
basic introductory primary
2.
basicsrelating to the basic or essential part
  • Understanding grammar is elementary to learning a language.
basic fundamental
3.
mathematicsRarestraightforward, using basic techniquesRare
  • The proof was elementary and required no advanced knowledge.
basic rudimentary simple
4.
physicsTECH.relating to subatomic particlesTECH.
  • The study focused on elementary particles.
basic fundamental primary
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Expressions with elementary

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very simple or obvious to understand
Solving this puzzle is elementary, dear Watson.
school for children aged 6-11 years
She started elementary school at age six.
initial stage of formal schooling typically for children
Elementary education starts at age five in many countries..
young student in grades 1-5
The elementary schooler was excited for the field trip.
basic algebra about variables and simple equations taught in schools
Elementary algebra introduces variables and simple equations in school.
introductory level of geometric concepts
Elementary geometry covers the foundational principles of angles and lines.

Origin of elementary

Latin, elementarius (pertaining to elements)

Terms with elementary included in their meaning

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education
grade level before first grade in elementary school
education
educational institution for young children before elementary school
secondary education
transitional school between elementary and high school
Canada
elementary school for kindergarten to Grade 5
elementary schooling
first stage of formal education typically for children aged 5 to 11
US education
elementary school in the United States
education level
school for children between elementary and high school
education
school for students between elementary and high school

Examples of elementary in a sentence

  • Elementary teachers play a crucial role in child development.
  • Basic math skills are elementary for engineering.
  • Safety is an elementary concern in construction.
  • The solution to the puzzle was elementary.
  • Her approach to the problem was elementary and effective.
  • Researchers are exploring elementary forces in the universe.

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  1. French:élémentaire, fondamental, ...
  2. German:Grundschul-, elementar, ...
  3. Italian:elementare, fondamentale, ...
  4. Spanish:de primaria, fundamental, ...
  5. Portuguese:básico, fundamental, ...
  6. Chinese:小学的, 基础的, ...
  7. Japanese:小学校の, 基本的な, ...
  8. Arabic:ابتدائي, أَسَاسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְסוֹדִי, בְּסִיסִי, ...
  10. Russian:начальный, основополагающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:початковий, базовий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिक, मूलभूत, ...
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