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Elementary
/ˌeləˈmentəri/
Basic or easy to understand and learn.
Synonyms:
basic
simple
rudimentary
primary
fundamental
Antonyms:
complex
advanced
sophisticated
intricate
Examples:
He is an
elementary
school teacher.
The solution to the puzzle was
elementary
.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word
elementarius
, which derives from
elementum
, meaning a fundamental principle or a component of the world.
Usage Statistics:
27 mentions per 1 million words
Often
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