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[ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- relating to the basic elements of a subject
(e.g: an elementary astronomy course)
- straightforward and uncomplicated
(e.g: a series of elementary exercises)
- not able to be decomposed into elements or other primary constituents
Phrases:
Origin
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘composed of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water’): from Latin elementarius, from elementum ‘principle, rudiment’ (see element). Current senses date from the mid 16th century
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