Meaning of elementary in English

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Classifying Adjective
elementary
Definitions
1. easy and not involved or complicated
Examples
- « an elementary problem in statistics »
- « elementary, my dear Watson »
- « a simple game »
- « found an uncomplicated solution to the problem »
Synonyms
- easy
2. of or being the essential or basic part
Examples
- « an elementary need for love and nurturing »
Synonyms
- basic

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