elementary

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ//ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

noun

  1. 1

    An elementary school

  2. 2

    (mysticism) A supernatural being which is associated with the elements.

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.

  2. 2

    Relating to an elementary school.

  3. 3

    Relating to a subatomic particle.

  4. 4

    Sublunary; not celestial; belonging to the sublunary sphere, to which the four classical elements (earth, air, fire and water) were confined; composed of or pertaining to these four elements.

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