elementary
adjective
el·e·men·ta·ry
ˌe-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē 
-ˈmen-trē
1
a
: of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something
b
: of or relating to an elementary school
Synonyms
Examples of elementary in a Sentence
He is lacking even the most elementary notions of fairness.
The researchers made an elementary error.
He has an elementary understanding of calculus.
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Then speed enforcement cameras went live in August around nine more school zones, largely in South Richmond and mostly near elementary and middle schools.
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Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
These results are particularly distressing given that girls and boys perform equally well in science and math classes in elementary and middle school.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
The 16 elementary and K-8 schools subject to closures in both proposals includes: Licton Springs, North Beach, Broadview-Thomson K-8, Green Lake, Decatur, Cedar Park, Laurelhurst, Catharine Blaine K-8, John Hay, McGilvra, Stevens, Orca K-8, Graham Hill, Rainier View, Boren K-8 and Sanislo.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Sep. 2024
Community members are invited to tour the district's elementary and middle schools and discuss the proposal with district leaders at the following times:
Sept. 18 at Holly Hill Elementary, located at 3520 State Route 132 in Amelia.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
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Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
These results are particularly distressing given that girls and boys perform equally well in science and math classes in elementary and middle school.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
The 16 elementary and K-8 schools subject to closures in both proposals includes: Licton Springs, North Beach, Broadview-Thomson K-8, Green Lake, Decatur, Cedar Park, Laurelhurst, Catharine Blaine K-8, John Hay, McGilvra, Stevens, Orca K-8, Graham Hill, Rainier View, Boren K-8 and Sanislo.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Sep. 2024
Community members are invited to tour the district's elementary and middle schools and discuss the proposal with district leaders at the following times:
Sept. 18 at Holly Hill Elementary, located at 3520 State Route 132 in Amelia.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elementary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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elementary
adjective
el·e·men·ta·ry
ˌel-ə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: of or relating to the simplest principles of a subject
2
: of, relating to, or teaching the basic subjects of education
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