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单词 elementary
释义

elementary

adjective

el·​e·​men·​ta·​ry ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē How to pronounce elementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trē
1
a
: of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something
b
: of or relating to an elementary school
2
: elemental sense 1a
3
: elemental sense 2
elementarily
ˌe-lə-ˌmen-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce elementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trə-lē
adverb
elementariness
ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē-nəs How to pronounce elementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trē-
noun

Synonyms

  • abecedarian
  • basal
  • basic
  • beginning
  • elemental
  • essential
  • fundamental
  • introductory
  • meat-and-potatoes
  • rudimental
  • rudimentary
  • underlying
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Example Sentences

He is lacking even the most elementary notions of fairness. The researchers made an elementary error. He has an elementary understanding of calculus.
Recent Examples on the Web But even though kindergarten has been housed in public elementary schools for decades, attendance is not required in most states, and many states adopt different laws and funding formulas for the grade. Keija Parssinen, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 While enrollment at many of the district’s elementary schools is shrinking, West has maintained its population of students. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The school system will have 34 elementary schools, nine middle schools and 10 high schools in session. Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The majority of the road in Oswego connects two high schools, runs along three elementary schools and a middle school as well as residential subdivisions. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Races are being held at North Little Rock elementary schools, and the fastest boy and girl from each school will compete on a kid-size version of the challenge course Friday during Elementary School Field Trip Day. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2022 With Robb's doors shuttered, students from that school will be moved to one of three other district elementary schools. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2022 In the elementary schools, school counselors are addressing classes once a week or at least once a month, focusing on preventive measures. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Free breakfast and lunch are offered every school day at the district’s nine elementary schools (serving Encinitas and South Carlsbad). Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

elementary

adjective

el·​e·​men·​ta·​ry ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē How to pronounce elementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trē
1
: relating to the beginnings or simplest principles of a subject
elementary arithmetic
2
: relating to or teaching the basic subjects of education
elementary school

elementary

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • basic
  • rudimentary
  • introductory
  • fundamental
  • elemental
  • underlying
  • beginning
  • basal
  • essential
  • rudimental
  • primary
  • simple
  • abecedarian
  • preliminary
  • meat-and-potatoes
  • prime
  • preparatory
  • primal
  • primordial
  • primitive
  • primeval
  • uncomplicated
  • key
  • important
  • crucial
  • crude
  • rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • advanced
  • complex
  • sophisticated
  • extensive
  • higher
  • high
  • complicated
  • detailed
  • elaborate
  • intricate
  • evolved
  • developed
  • convoluted
  • refined
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