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elementary

/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/

/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.t̬ɚ.i/

Translations

elementaryadjective

more elementary

Comp.

most elementary

Super.

/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/

/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.t̬ɚ.i/

элементарный

The problem was so simple that it required only an elementary solution.

Проблема была настолько простой, что требовала только элементарного решения.

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elementaryinterjection

/ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

/ˌɛl.əˈmɛn.tɛr.i/

Used independently as an exclamation meaning that something is obvious or simple.

Synonyms

of course

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!"