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 measure sponsored by Rep. Peggy Scott, R-Andover, called for restricting participation in girls sports at the elementary and secondary school levels to biological females as determined by genetics and reproductive organs.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
As early as February, It was already being considered for closure as part of the district’s facilities master plan, for which committees proposed more than 20 schools that were mostly elementary campuses as options for closure.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
As early as February, It was already being considered for closure as part of the district’s facilities master plan, for which committees proposed more than 20 schools that were mostly elementary campuses as options for closure.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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In addition to abortions, Planned Parenthood clinics offer birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing, and basic gynecological services.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Even Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group known for public records litigation often aimed at uncovering information about Democratic officials and administrations, said it is increasingly being forced to fight in court just to access basic records.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory outdoor clocks typically start around $20, with better and bigger models reaching up to around $60.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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In the clip, Kardashian, Watts, and Nash-Betts can be seen holding an introductory meeting with an overwhelmed and apologetic client, played by Elizabeth Berkley.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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But low pay for drivers isn’t fundamental to the business of taxi and food delivery work.—
Daniel Ocampo,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Now a nursing student at New York's SUNY Erie Community College, Rodriguez exemplifies a fundamental shift reshaping higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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