elementary
adjective
el·e·men·ta·ry
ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē 
-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
Examples of elementary in a Sentence
He is lacking even the most elementary notions of fairness.
The researchers made an elementary error.
He has an elementary understanding of calculus.
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at the elementary and intermediate schools.
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School systems cited the county budget as the reason why elementary and middle schools will have their summer sessions canceled, in addition to the credit recovery programs administered by high schools.
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In a separate statement, Keller’s board of trustees thanked Johnson for her fiscal leadership and for her leadership in implementing a student cell phone ban during school hours as well as bringing armed security to elementary and intermediate campuses.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at the elementary and intermediate schools.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
School systems cited the county budget as the reason why elementary and middle schools will have their summer sessions canceled, in addition to the credit recovery programs administered by high schools.
—Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
In a separate statement, Keller’s board of trustees thanked Johnson for her fiscal leadership and for her leadership in implementing a student cell phone ban during school hours as well as bringing armed security to elementary and intermediate campuses.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elementary. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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elementary
adjective
el·e·men·ta·ry
ˌel-ə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: of or relating to the simplest principles of a subject
2
: of, relating to, or teaching the basic subjects of education
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