Cool MateMeaning of Elementary
in or connected with the first stages of a course of study
In simple words: Basic or simple; related to the early stages of something.
Elementary in a sentence
- an elementary English course
- a book for elementary students
- at an elementary level
- I'm taking classes in elementary Italian.
- It's an elementary law of economics: the scarcer the commodity, the higher the price.
- How could you make such an elementary mistake?
- I made some rather elementary mistakes.
- elementary questions
How to use Elementary
Use 'elementary' to describe something that is fundamental or basic. It is often used in education (e.g., elementary school) or when explaining simple concepts. Avoid using 'elementary' in contexts that require depth or complexity.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'elementary' as the 'elements' of learning — the basics you need first.
Related words
Collocations with Elementary
- elementary school
- elementary principles
- elementary level
Synonyms for Elementary
- basic
- fundamental
- primary
- simple
- rudimentary
Common mistakes with Elementary
- Used to describe advanced topics.
- Confused with 'elementary school' vs. general education.
- Incorrectly spelled as 'elementry'.
Elementary appears in
Elementary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أساسي, ابتدائي
أساسي أو بسيط؛ يتعلق بالمراحل المبكرة من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাথমিক
মৌলিক বা সহজ; কোনো কিছুর প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ের সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Elementar
Grundlegend oder einfach; bezieht sich auf die frühen Phasen von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Elemental, Básico
Básico o simple; relacionado con las primeras etapas de algo.
- Persianفارسی
ابتدایی، مقدماتی
پایه یا ساده؛ مربوط به مراحل اولیه چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Élémentaire
De base ou simple ; lié aux premières étapes de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Elementary
बुनियादी या सरल; किसी चीज़ के शुरुआती चरणों से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Elementare
Di base o semplice; relativo alle prime fasi di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Elementar
Básico ou simples; relacionado aos estágios iniciais de algo.
- RussianРусский
Начальный, элементарный
Базовый или простой; относящийся к ранним этапам чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
ابتدائی, بنیادی
بنیادی یا سادہ؛ کسی چیز کے ابتدائی مراحل سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
Elementary
Basic or simple; related to the early stages of something.
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary
What does Elementary mean?
Basic or simple; related to the early stages of something.
What is the definition of Elementary?
in or connected with the first stages of a course of study
How do you use Elementary in a sentence?
an elementary English course
Can you give another example of Elementary?
a book for elementary students
What are synonyms for Elementary?
Common alternatives include basic, fundamental, primary, simple, rudimentary.
What is the opposite of Elementary?
Opposite meanings include advanced, complex, difficult.
What words go with Elementary?
It commonly pairs with elementary school, elementary principles, elementary level.
What are common mistakes when using Elementary?
Used to describe advanced topics. Confused with 'elementary school' vs. general education. Incorrectly spelled as 'elementry'.
How do you pronounce Elementary?
US: /["/ˌelɪˈmentri/"]/, UK: /["/ˌelɪˈmentri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Elementary?
Use 'elementary' to describe something that is fundamental or basic. It is often used in education (e.g., elementary school) or when explaining simple concepts. Avoid using 'elementary' in contexts that require depth or complexity.
What CEFR level is Elementary?
"Elementary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.