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elementary
What does elementary mean?
elementary (adjective): very simple.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does elementary come from?
From Middle English elementare, from Latin elementārius (“elementary”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of elementary?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “elementary” mean?
well known
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very small
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very simple
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having won
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Which word is closest in meaning to “elementary”?
strong
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simple
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public
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entire
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