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 Michigan House moved forward with a vote on Tisdel's more restrictive plan, banning elementary and middle school students from using cellphones during the school day and prohibiting high school students from using cellphones in class.
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
These students might have been more vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic as compared to both high schoolers and elementary students.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One change that seemed to trend was requiring elementary and middle school students to be accompanied by adults.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
These students might have been more vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic as compared to both high schoolers and elementary students.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One change that seemed to trend was requiring elementary and middle school students to be accompanied by adults.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For foot passengers who don’t mind simple accommodation, fares for a basic cabin typically range from $35—$75 per person.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those humans who were good at it, even in its most rudimentary forms, would have a real advantage.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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But most users do not yet have passkeys on their accounts and still rely on passwords, perhaps with some rudimentary form of 2FA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gokul envisions a fundamental shift in how factories operate by 2030.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental benefit of these cases stems from representation rather than speed.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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