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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of elementary
For example, the Douglas County School District maintains a bell-to-bell ban for elementary and middle school students.
—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
The missive cites a slew of studies suggesting that AI software such as ChatGPT may atrophy critical thinking skills and creativity during the crucial developmental years of elementary and high school.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The lawsuit cited the facility's proximity to elementary and middle schools and residential neighborhoods.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
But his father wanted Zein to focus on school despite showing skills as a preteen and playing for Spanish Catholic elementary teams near Tetouan.
—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elementary
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
The missive cites a slew of studies suggesting that AI software such as ChatGPT may atrophy critical thinking skills and creativity during the crucial developmental years of elementary and high school.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The lawsuit cited the facility's proximity to elementary and middle schools and residential neighborhoods.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
But his father wanted Zein to focus on school despite showing skills as a preteen and playing for Spanish Catholic elementary teams near Tetouan.
—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
-
From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
-
The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
Adjective
-
Many are rudimentary and low-stakes, but the meaningful ones are still buried within the total volume.
-
But before long, professors complained that incoming freshmen lacked even rudimentary math skills.
Adjective
-
Consider starting each rule section with a positive introductory statement.
-
The introductory course for PPEL required students to read, on average, just twenty-seven pages a week.
Adjective
-
But there are ample more fundamental reasons to add capacity.
-
Although relatively few technical details about the Common Combat Vessel have been released, the decision signals a fundamental change in how the Royal Navy intends to build and operate its future surface fleet.
Cite this Entry
“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
