adjective
- relating to the basic or beginning level of something
- relating to elementary school or the education of young children
- simple and straightforward; not complicated
Examples
- She learned elementary math skills like addition and subtraction.
- The book covers elementary principles of chemistry.
- He teaches at the local elementary school.
- The solution to the problem was quite elementary.
- Students must master elementary reading before advancing.
- The elementary rules of grammar are easy to understand.
- Elementary education focuses on basic skills.