ELEMENTARY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

elementary

adjective

ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē

Definition of elementary

as in basic

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography

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Recent Examples of elementary The West Ada School District seeks to make 90% of the day for elementary students and 80% of the day for middle school students screen-free. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 Stars such as Diane Kruger, Mario Lopez and Brittany Aldean are sending their young ones off to elementary and middle school. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Nearly 20% of elementary and middle school teachers, 45% of food servers and 60% of cooks don’t make enough to get by, the numbers show. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The school district is the first in the state to ban e-bike use among elementary and middle schoolers and not high school students. — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elementary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary

Adjective

Between the classic crossbody design, gold hardware accents, and rich color, this purse is anything but basic.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of basic

Adjective

When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
While Happy Head offers introductory costs at $36 for the topical solution and supplements, the prices increase substantially after the first month.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of introductory

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This will accelerate an arms race as each side fears losing its ability to retaliate, a fundamental requirement of nuclear stability.

— Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
If operating as one team is the objective, the challenge extends beyond culture to the fundamental way success is defined and measured across the enterprise.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026