elementary

adjective

UK /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

US /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/

Very simple and easy to understand.

The teacher explained the idea in an elementary way so everyone could follow.

SYNONYMS

basic simple easy fundamental plain

RELATED WORDS

beginner introductory primary rudimentary

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Relating to the first years of school.

She teaches at an elementary school.

3. Being a basic part that other things are built from.

Atoms are elementary particles of matter.

4. Not complicated or advanced.

He has only an elementary knowledge of French.