elementary
/ˌɛlɪˈmɛntri/
el · e · men · ta · ry
ˌɛl · ɪ · ˈmɛn · tr · i
English Definition
adj. basic and simple
Significado en Español
elemental, básico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơ bản, sơ cấp
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Example Sentence
He teaches at an elementary school.
他在一所小学教书。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “elementary”:
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A
advanced
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B
complex
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C
sophisticated
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D
basic
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D — basic.
“elementary” means adj. basic and simple
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The teacher started with the ______ rules before moving to the harder ones.
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A
advanced
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B
complex
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C
difficult
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D
elementary
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D — elementary.
“elementary” means adj. basic and simple
Common questions about “elementary”
What does “elementary” mean?
elementary — adj. basic and simple. In Chinese: 基本的，初级的.
How do you pronounce “elementary”?
elementary is pronounced /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: el · e · men · ta · ry.
How do you use “elementary” in a sentence?
He teaches at an elementary school. (他在一所小学教书。)
What are synonyms for “elementary”?
basic, fundamental, simple — all close in meaning to elementary (adj. basic and simple).
Is “elementary” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. elementary appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
