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elementary

/ˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does elementary mean?

adjective

Relating to or forming the first stage in a process or series; fundamental or basic.

Example

"The elementary school curriculum focused on reading, writing, and arithmetic."

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