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adjective el·e·men·ta·ry \ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē, -ˈmen-trē\

Simple Definition of elementary

  • : basic and simple : involving the simplest parts of a subject

  • : of or relating to elementary school

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of elementary

  1. 1 a :  of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something b :  of or relating to an elementary school

  2. 2 :  elemental 1a, b

  3. 3 :  elemental 2

elementarily

play \-ˌmen-ˈter-ə-lē, -ˈmen-trə-lē\ adverb

elementariness

play \-ˈmen-tə-rē-nəs, -ˈmen-trē-\ noun

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Examples of elementary in a sentence

  1. He is lacking even the most elementary notions of fairness.

  2. The researchers made an elementary error.

  3. He has an elementary understanding of calculus.



14th Century

First Known Use of elementary

14th century

elementary Synonyms

Synonyms
abecedarian, basal, basic
Antonyms
advanced

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

ELEMENTARY Defined for Kids

elementary

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adjective el·e·men·ta·ry \ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē, -ˈmen-trē\

Definition of elementary for Students

  1. 1 :  relating to the beginnings or simplest principles of a subject <elementary arithmetic>

  2. 2 :  relating to or teaching the basic subjects of education <elementary school>



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