elementary
Meaning
The term "elementary" refers to something that is basic or fundamental, often serving as the foundation for more complex concepts or skills.
💡 A common mistake is using "elementary" to describe something that is simple or easy without recognizing its foundational importance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
evening
Anna
sits
at
the
table
and
studies
the
elementary
rules
of
English
grammar
in
her
notebook
.
She
reads
one
rule
,
writes
a
few
example
sentences
,
and
then
listens
to
a
recording
of
her
voice
to
find
mistakes
.
Her
progress
is
slow
but
steady
,
and
after
each
review
she
feels
more
confident
.
Because
she
focuses
on
the
basics
,
she
can
understand
more
difficult
texts
with
less
effort
.
Common Phrases
elementary school
elementary principles
elementary level
Synonyms
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