elementary Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite easy and not involved or complicated
simple; unproblematic; uncomplicated.
- an elementary problem in statistics
- elementary, my dear Watson
- a simple game
- found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
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adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
- the elementary grades
- elementary teachers
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adjective satellite of or being the essential or basic part
primary; elemental.
- an elementary need for love and nurturing
WordNet
El`e*men"ta*ry adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
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Having only one principle or constituent part; consisting of a single element; simple; uncompounded; as, an .elementary substance -
Pertaining to, or treating of, the elements, rudiments, or first principles of anything; initial; rudimental; introductory; as, an .elementary treatise -
Pertaining to one of the four elements, air, water, earth, fire. "Some luminous and fiery impressions in the elementary region." J. Spencer.