elementary elementary /ˌɛləˈmɛntɝri, ˌɛləˈmɛntʃri/

adjective

1. () Easy and not involved or complicated  ( uncomplicated , unproblematic , elementary , simple )
   easy and not involved or complicated
    An elementary problem in statistics
   an elementary problem in statistics
    Elementary, my dear Watson
   elementary, my dear Watson
    A simple game
   a simple game
    Found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
   found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
   
2. Of or being the essential or basic part  ( basal , elemental , elementary , primary )
   of or being the essential or basic part
    An elementary need for love and nurturing
   an elementary need for love and nurturing
    A basal reader
   a basal reader
   
3. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education  ( elementary )
   of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
    The elementary grades
   the elementary grades
    Elementary teachers
   elementary teachers