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- Dictionaryelementary/ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. relating to the basic elements of a subject: "an elementary astronomy course" Similar Opposite
- 2. straightforward and uncomplicated: "a series of elementary exercises" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˌel.ɪˈmen.t ə r.i / us / ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i / Add to word list. basic: elementary knowledge I have an elementary knowledge of physics. elementary mistake They made some elementary mistakes. Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions. Synonyms. basic. crude (SIMPLE) inchoate literary.
Elementary refers to the introductory, simple, easy facts or parts of a subject that must necessarily be learned first in order to understand succeeding ones: elementary arithmetic. Primary may mean much the same as elementary; however, it usually emphasizes the idea of what comes first even more than that of simplicity: primary steps.
The meaning of ELEMENTARY is of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something. How to use elementary in a sentence.
Definition of elementary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. not difficult; simple; rudimentary. 2. of or concerned with the first principles of a subject; introductory or fundamental. 3. mathematics. (of a function) having the form of an algebraic, exponential, trigonometric, or a logarithmic function, or any combination of these.
1. Of, relating to, or constituting the basic, essential, or fundamental part: an elementary need for love and nurturing. 2. Of, relating to, or involving the fundamental or simplest aspects of a subject: an elementary problem in statistics. 3.
Definitions of elementary. adjective. of or being the essential or basic part. “an elementary need for love and nurturing” synonyms: elemental, primary. basic. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. adjective. easy and not involved or complicated. “an elementary problem in statistics” “ elementary, my dear Watson”
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: School el‧e‧men‧ta‧ry /ˌeləˈmentəri / adjective 1 simple or basic the elementary principles of justice and democracy You’ve made a very elementary mistake. 2 [ only before noun] concerning the first and easiest part of a subject → intermediate, advanced I’m only ...
Elementary definition: Of, relating to, or constituting the basic, essential, or fundamental part.
elementary adjective (OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE) [ not gradable ] chemistry, physics. relating to the chemical elements: The elementary charge (= the electrical charge in the nuclear material of an element) is one of the constants that characterizes the basic particles of matter.
