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
The district’s Early Learning Center, School Age Care (SAC), elementary and middle school before- and after-school activities, as well as Community Education classes and activities, are cancelled.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Unvaccinated students are in quarantine after exposures in more than a dozen schools — including elementary, middle and high schools.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Acosta’s father was an elementary teacher who supported children with disabilities and held the positions of dean and principal, and her mother was a community educator.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
There are at least 15 schools -- including elementary, middle and high schools -- which currently have students in quarantine.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Unvaccinated students are in quarantine after exposures in more than a dozen schools — including elementary, middle and high schools.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Acosta’s father was an elementary teacher who supported children with disabilities and held the positions of dean and principal, and her mother was a community educator.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
There are at least 15 schools -- including elementary, middle and high schools -- which currently have students in quarantine.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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At that point, the operator would recite the most intimate details of a patient’s health history to hook her before launching into a few basic screening questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ross argued that allowing local police to provide basic crowd control — rather than restricting coordination — could have reduced risks during recent confrontations.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Early warning is rudimentary and community liaison mechanisms are flimsy.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The federal student loan program lacks even rudimentary safeguards common in the private sector.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During an introductory press conference with the Steelers that got emotional at times, McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, beamed with pride about his third head coaching opportunity.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Stefanski walked into his introductory news conference Tuesday smiling, joking about the weather, and sounding exactly like a coach ready to get to work.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its constraint, however, is fundamental.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tomei warned, however, that while some extent of fundamental demand for precious metals has been a driver of the recent gains, that alone fails to justify the magnitude of the rise.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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