a. | 1. | Having only one principle or constituent part; consisting of a single element; simple; uncompounded; |
2. | Pertaining to, or treating of, the elements, rudiments, or first principles of anything; initial; rudimental; introductory; | |
3. | Pertaining to one of the four elements, air, water, earth, fire. |
Adj. | 1. | elementary - easy and not involved or complicated; "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem" |
2. | elementary - of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing" Synonyms: primary |