elementary meaning and definition

ELEMENTARY adjective

Definition of elementary (adjective)

1. easy and not involved or complicated
   • "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem"
   • synonyms: simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic
2. of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
   • "the elementary grades"; "elementary teachers"
3. of or being the essential or basic part
   • "an elementary need for love and nurturing"
   • synonyms: elemental, primary