adjective
easy and not involved or complicated
Synonyms
Examples
- an elementary problem in statistics
- elementary, my dear Watson
- a simple game
- found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
adjective
of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
Examples
- the elementary grades
- elementary teachers
adjective
of or being the essential or basic part
Synonyms
Examples
- an elementary need for love and nurturing
- a basal reader