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
Craig’s career experience includes serving as a junior high and elementary principal, assistant principal, special education director and high school special education teacher.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s why Patil, along with three other Charlotte-area students – Claire Chen, Jade Ma and Meadow Palmer, set out to teach elementary schoolers at Charles H. Parker how to grow their own produce.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The Go Nuts For Reading program encourages elementary and middle school students to participate in an eight-book reading challenge at the beginning of the year, leading to free game tickets and a visit from the squirrel mascots, Nutzy and Nutasha.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s why Patil, along with three other Charlotte-area students – Claire Chen, Jade Ma and Meadow Palmer, set out to teach elementary schoolers at Charles H. Parker how to grow their own produce.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The Go Nuts For Reading program encourages elementary and middle school students to participate in an eight-book reading challenge at the beginning of the year, leading to free game tickets and a visit from the squirrel mascots, Nutzy and Nutasha.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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Since Amazon unveiled Project Kuiper in 2019, officials at the retail giant have been shy about showing even the most basic imagery of their satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
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In 2024, nurses on horseback delivered aid to Appalachian communities who had been cut off from basic care and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Doing the most rudimentary exercise in a cap system would show that overall economic parity would change little.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hudson was in attendance at his introductory press conference.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Depending on the institution, AP scores may allow students to test out of introductory courses, fulfill general education requirements, or even graduate early—potentially saving them thousands of dollars in tuition.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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And because all that graininess is fundamental to unamplified music, the way a brushstroke is to painting, a trio of dead composers sounded very much alive.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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