word
Elementary
Eh-luh-MEH-ntree
/ˌɛlʌˈmɛntriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
elementary
Dictionary meaning
Easy and not involved or complicated.
Examples
- An elementary problem in statistics.
- An elementary need for love and nurturing.
Synonyms: simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic
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