Understanding elementary principles of chemistry is essential before attempting more complex laboratory experiments.
在进行更复杂的实验室实验之前，理解化学的基本原理是必不可少的。
A public health official claims that a citywide campaign promoting handwashing significantly reduced the spread of seasonal colds among elementary school students.
From a Command of Evidence: Textual question · Information and Ideas
- A city introduced free bike-helmet giveaways at elementary schools in 2018.
From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas
- A school district introduced a universal free breakfast program in all its elementary schools in 2019.
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Which choice best defines “elementary”?
B — Basic and simple. “elementary” means basic and simple.
Which word means “basic and simple”?
B — elementary. “elementary” means basic and simple.
elementary — basic and simple. In Chinese: 基本的，初级的.
elementary is pronounced /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntri/.
Understanding elementary principles of chemistry is essential before attempting more complex laboratory experiments. (在进行更复杂的实验室实验之前，理解化学的基本原理是必不可少的。)
basic, fundamental, rudimentary — all close in meaning to elementary (basic and simple).
advanced, complex — each the opposite of elementary (basic and simple).
Yes. elementary is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.