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elemental

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of elemental

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

Even if you're not planning on becoming a scientist, you should have an elemental knowledge of chemistry.

Synonyms of elemental

basal, basic, beginning, elementary, essential, fundamental, introductory, rudimentary, underlying

Words Related to elemental

primal, primary, prime, simple

crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated

preliminary, preparatory

crucial, important, key

Near Antonyms of elemental

complex, sophisticated

complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate

developed, evolved, high, higher, refined

Antonyms of elemental

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