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- pronunciation:
- e
l
men
t
ri
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e
l
men
tri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something.
Learning the alphabet is an elementary step to reading and writing.- synonyms:
- basic, fundamental
- similar words:
- essential, radical
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| definition 2: |
having to do with the early years of school education.
Children study arithmetic in elementary school.- synonyms:
- primary
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| related words: |
basic, primary |
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