ELEMENTARY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

elementary

adjective

ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē

Definition of elementary

as in basic

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography

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Recent Examples of elementary Stars such as Diane Kruger, Mario Lopez and Brittany Aldean are sending their young ones off to elementary and middle school. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Nearly 20% of elementary and middle school teachers, 45% of food servers and 60% of cooks don’t make enough to get by, the numbers show. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The school district is the first in the state to ban e-bike use among elementary and middle schoolers and not high school students. — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 And while my 7- and 13-year-old approach the school year differently—after all, elementary and middle school are very different experiences—both children prepare themselves, mentally and physically. — Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elementary

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Adjective

Despite that footprint, the basic cement-making process has changed relatively little since the material was invented in 1824.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Today’s recipe A basic vinaigrette is a balancing act between acidity and fat.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of basic

Adjective

Jones and Feliciano won their introductory press conference Monday, creating a level of engagement and connection that topped even the public introductions of Moores and Lucchino in 1995 and the Seidler-Ron Fowler group in 2012.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
WYouth magazine’s Ava Nirui, a friend of the designer, conducted the in-book interview with Liang, and actress and close friend Greta Lee penned the introductory letter.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of introductory

Adjective

Ultimately, keeping firearms securely locked and unloaded away from kids and unauthorized individuals is a fundamental part of responsible gun ownership.

— Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Russian businesses face fundamental economic challenges as the costly war drags on.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026