as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
even if you're not planning on becoming a scientist, you should have an elemental knowledge of chemistry
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Recent Examples of elemental
Astrology divides the zodiac into elemental groups: Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Each element reflects a distinct set of traits and tendencies.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
However the token’s holder does not own bitcoin in the elemental sense.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Gavin Van Horn, known for his books The Way of Coyote, City Creatures, and the award-winning Kinship and Elementals series, offers a unique perspective as a writer and editor deeply immersed in exploring the ties between humans and the elemental forces of earth, air, water, and fire.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
As a drama with an elemental emotional kick—a child alone, facing dangers while trying to find his way home—it has been wrongly disparaged as sentimental, conventional, or even compromised.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
However the token’s holder does not own bitcoin in the elemental sense.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Gavin Van Horn, known for his books The Way of Coyote, City Creatures, and the award-winning Kinship and Elementals series, offers a unique perspective as a writer and editor deeply immersed in exploring the ties between humans and the elemental forces of earth, air, water, and fire.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
As a drama with an elemental emotional kick—a child alone, facing dangers while trying to find his way home—it has been wrongly disparaged as sentimental, conventional, or even compromised.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
Adjective
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The basic spreadsheet jockeys are surprised—sad even—that the Fed may not be cutting rates at all this year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Unlike many basic tees, this shirt retains its shape without sacrificing stretch thanks to Lycra fibers in its fabric.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, with even modern imaging technology, these rudimentary decoys are easily detected as fakes and hence less useful.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It's currently billed as being capable of rudimentary tasks like loading cargo, and moving cases around warehouses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Borrowers who can pay off their debt within a credit card’s introductory period often face an interest rate of 0%.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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New subscribers can take advantage of Sling’s standard offer of 50 percent off the first month and a $5 introductory rate for add-on subscriptions such as Paramount+ with Showtime (reg.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are fundamental physics and technological reasons for that lack of laser drilling progress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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All are fundamental attempts to make a club’s identity something that can be more easily swallowed and digested.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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