[ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the basic elements of a subject
(e.g: an elementary astronomy course)

- straightforward and uncomplicated
(e.g: a series of elementary exercises)

- not able to be decomposed into elements or other primary constituents


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘composed of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water’): from Latin elementarius, from elementum ‘principle, rudiment’ (see element). Current senses date from the mid 16th century