as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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Recent Examples of elementary
The 18 schools are primarily elementary and middle schools, and the decision to close them was made to make up for revenue loss from declining enrollment.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Helms, an elementary education major, was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The bill will prohibit cell-phone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Thirty-two busloads of elementary students from Title 1 schools throughout San Diego County eagerly hopped off buses during the week of May 12-16 to enjoy an enriching, exciting, and totally fun Plant*Grow*Eat morning at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Infield Farm.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Helms, an elementary education major, was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The bill will prohibit cell-phone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Thirty-two busloads of elementary students from Title 1 schools throughout San Diego County eagerly hopped off buses during the week of May 12-16 to enjoy an enriching, exciting, and totally fun Plant*Grow*Eat morning at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Infield Farm.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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The basic premise was that given the seriousness of the issues at hand, the heads of State themselves needed to work out a coordinated strategy.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The drones and their release systems had to be tested in these demanding conditions to validate their ability to carry out the basic components of the mission.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Perry’s boxing skills were far too rudimentary for Paul and he was stopped in the sixth round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Though being able to identify and pursue targets can make even a rudimentary swarm more dangerous, the ability to soak up the defender’s data, share that information with other drones and adjust based on what’s happening on the battlefield is far more lethal.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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That includes the introductory casino, three levels of covered parking, a back-of-house level and a top level with the main casino floor and restaurants.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This cyclical demand impacts not just transaction volumes but also Circle’s fundamental revenue stream, which consists of interest income from reserves.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The real question is whether their presence changes the fundamental nature of what these events represent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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