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 elementary elementary /ˌɛləˈmɛntɝri, ˌɛləˈmɛntʃri/

adjective

  1. () Easy and not involved or complicated  ( uncomplicated , unproblematic , elementary , simple )
    easy and not involved or complicated
     An elementary problem in statistics
    an elementary problem in statistics
     Elementary, my dear Watson
    elementary, my dear Watson
     A simple game
    a simple game
     Found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
    found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
  2. Of or being the essential or basic part  ( basal , elemental , elementary , primary )
    of or being the essential or basic part
     An elementary need for love and nurturing
    an elementary need for love and nurturing
     A basal reader
    a basal reader
  3. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education  ( elementary )
    of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
     The elementary grades
    the elementary grades
     Elementary teachers
    elementary teachers