as in basic
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
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Recent Examples of elemental
Blasts of wind, rolling surf, fissuring earth: these elemental threats appear and disappear like signs from the heavens, harbingers of the end times.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2025
The setting is intimate and elemental: handmade ceramics, just 13 tables, and a quiet chef’s table in a separate room that leads into the kitchen, for those who want to witness the process up close.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
For example, extra-strength Rolaids and Milk of Magnesia each contain 55 milligrams of elemental magnesium per dose.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 27 May 2025
Some were more elemental: expressions of rage at the Administration’s casual, spectacular cruelty.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2025
The setting is intimate and elemental: handmade ceramics, just 13 tables, and a quiet chef’s table in a separate room that leads into the kitchen, for those who want to witness the process up close.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
For example, extra-strength Rolaids and Milk of Magnesia each contain 55 milligrams of elemental magnesium per dose.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 27 May 2025
Some were more elemental: expressions of rage at the Administration’s casual, spectacular cruelty.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
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Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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For most of our lives, body odor stems from sweat, bacteria and dead skin, which can be addressed with basic hygiene.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the predictable drawers that pull out, this style slides out to the side, so pulling out paper clips feels more like an event than a rudimentary task.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Chávez even lost in 2021 to Anderson Silva, the former UFC champion and rudimentary boxer who lost a one-sided ring decision to Paul one year later.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 June 2025
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Character is fundamental to leadership; without it, leadership is a position without moral conviction.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The Montana Supreme Court said the state constitution gives minors the same fundamental rights as adults.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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