elementary

adjective

ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē How to pronounce elementary (audio)
Definition of elementarynext
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

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Recent Examples of elementary Presented during the board’s all-day meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday, the proposal would standardize math instruction at the elementary level to ensure all students are meeting minimum grade-level standards. — Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025 Several elementary buildings will close as well to help better allocate resources, district officials say. — Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades. — Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for elementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
  1. basic
  2. rudimentary
  3. introductory
  4. fundamental
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  • The basic streaming package with ads is $9.99 per month and the standard package without ads is $16.99 per month.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • All with sustainability in mind, find everything from your basic black to bold brights and prints.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of basic
Adjective
  • Chase scenes are easily tracked over rich urban terrain, and shootouts tend to play out in clear, rudimentary compositions.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
  • But those rudimentary models based on pre-defined rulesets are rapidly becoming obsolete compared to the current capabilities of AI.
    — Sailesh Sewpaul, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of rudimentary
Adjective
  • Known as an offensive mind, Albin spoke about the signal-caller position at his introductory press conference.
    — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Spirit Airlines is offering one-way flights within the US to select destinations with introductory fares as low as $43 if booked between March 16 and March 18.
    — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of introductory
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  • For the first time in decades, a President is not only questioning why we’re involved in specific armed conflicts but also the fundamental role of America as the world’s policeman.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Delaying Background Checks Until After a Conditional Offer At the heart of HB 1747 is a fundamental shift in when and how employers can evaluate a candidate’s criminal history.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of fundamental

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