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
Of course, the work done that day by Mercury, who died in 1991 at 45, remains elemental.
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
Then there are the 32 elegant and elemental guest rooms, ranging from single suites to an expansive, two-bedroom retreat, all light and airy with earth tones, hardwood floors, and handmade Oaxacan textiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
Then there are the 32 elegant and elemental guest rooms, ranging from single suites to an expansive, two-bedroom retreat, all light and airy with earth tones, hardwood floors, and handmade Oaxacan textiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
Adjective
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Bolton also suggested Trump lacked basic knowledge about foreign policy and other countries, including believing Finland was part of Russia and not knowing the U.K. was a nuclear power.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That in itself may not be easy, considering that many consumers can't pass a basic financial literacy quiz.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes the eyes are indifferent, mechanical, assessing the body as rudimentary meat.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some are fairly rudimentary – while others are extremely sophisticated and skilled.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pressed for time, Elliott handed over his introductory seminar to his teaching assistant: a young Kissinger, whose reverence for Germanic philosophers Brzezinski found off-putting.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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He may yet be proved wrong, but, after three years and counting, this is the fundamental assumption that undergirds his thinking on matters of war and peace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The concept of zero trust appears to contradict the fundamental idea of trusting others.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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