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elementary

UK
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/
US
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.t̬ɚ.i/

Translations

elementaryadjective
more elementary
Comp.
most elementary
Super.
UK
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/
US
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.t̬ɚ.i/
The teacher explained the elementary principles of physics to the students.
Le professeur a expliqué aux élèves les principes élémentaires de physique.
Additional translations
fondamentalDans un sens plus soutenu, pour parler de ce qui est de base ou fondamental.
Synonyms
introductory
fundamental
primary
simple
rudimentary
essential
basic
Antonyms
advanced
complex
sophisticated
elementaryinterjection
UK
/ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/
US
/ˌɛl.əˈmɛn.tɛr.i/
Used independently as an exclamation meaning that something is obvious or simple.
ÉlémentaireExpression employée pour dire que quelque chose est évident ou très simple.
"Elementary, my dear Watson!"
"Élémentaire, mon cher Watson !"
Synonyms
obviously
of course
clearly
naturally
surely
plainly
indeed
no doubt

Definitions

elementaryadjective
Relating to the most basic or fundamental aspects of a subject.
The teacher explained the elementary principles of physics to the students.
Simple or straightforward, not complicated.
The instructions for assembling the furniture were quite elementary.
Pertaining to the early stages of education, typically involving basic subjects.
She teaches at an elementary school where children learn the basics of reading and math.
elementaryinterjection
Used to express that something is simple, obvious, or easily understood.
"Elementary, my dear Watson!"
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