ELEMENTARY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

elementary

adjective

ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē

Definition of elementary

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 Even when the weights and every elementary computation are available for inspection, no one can readily understand how the models produce a particular answer. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 This school year, Mayor Mamdani paused the use of AI for elementary and middle school students, and provided grade-appropriate bans or guidance on screen time. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Allow me, before dealing with twentieth-century science, to dwell upon one more elementary fact. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 And, in New York City, the nation’s largest school district recently rolled out a new policy restricting screen time for elementary and middle school students, along with the use of artificial intelligence. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elementary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary

Adjective

As is now the norm, basic cybersecurity would have prevented it.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
The Cowboys surrendered 419 total yards, blew basic run fits, and failed to force a single takeaway.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of basic

Adjective

For a while, Crystal Lake hews closely to the very rudimentary mythology introduced in Sean Cunningham’s original movie.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
The concern is that a small, rudimentary drone like this one could be weaponized with explosives and do serious damage to a large concert, sporting event, or campaign rally.

— Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of rudimentary

Adjective

If interest rates are higher when that introductory period ends, your monthly payment and interest costs could rise significantly.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
OpenAI says Dot usage will temporarily not count against eligible users' plan allowances during the introductory period, with longer-term usage terms still to come.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of introductory

Adjective

The fundamental difference that distinguishes this effective use of airpower lies in the objectives that the enemy was seeking to achieve.

— Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
But many investors remain optimistic in the stock market, as its resilience over the last four years reflects strong fundamental earnings amid the AI build-out — though picking the winners may get trickier.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026