elementary — relating to the most basic aspects of a subject
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the most basic aspects of a subject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌelɪˈmentri/
Example Sentences
- My Watson, this is elementary!
- He made an elementary error by forgetting to save his 10-page essay.
- Elementary students need more sleep than high school students.
elementary
ADJECTIVE[/ˌelɪˈmentri/]
relating to the most basic aspects of a subject
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌelɪˈmentri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌelɪˈmentri/
🌳Etymology
Rootelement
Suffix--ary
Origin
From Latin 'elementarius' meaning 'relating to elements or first principles,' derived from 'elementum' (basic component or first principle). The suffix '-ary' means 'relating to' or 'characterized by.'
Breakdown
element (basic component) + -ary (relating to) = elementary
🎵Rhyme
complementary
supplementary
documentary
🔗Collocations
elementary school
elementary education
elementary level
elementary mistake
elementary principles
elementary knowledge
elementary particle
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My Watson, this is elementary!”
😄 Fun example
“He made an elementary error by forgetting to save his 10-page essay.”
“Elementary students need more sleep than high school students.”
“She teaches elementary Korean to foreign students.”
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