1 in or connected with the first stages of a course of study:
an elementary English course * a book for elementary students * at an elementary level
comparePRIMARY, SECONDARY
2 of the most basic kind:
the elementary laws of economics * an elementary mistake
3 very simple and easy:
elementary questions
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