English dictionary
elementary
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
ExamplesThe elementary grades.
Elementary teachers.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Having only one principle or constituent part; consisting of a single element; simple; uncompounded; as, an <i>elementary</i> substance.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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easy and not involved or complicated
ExamplesAn elementary problem in statistics.
Elementary, my dear Watson.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of or being the essential or basic part
ExamplesAn elementary need for love and nurturing.
Source: WordNet 3.0