
Elementary
Very Basic Level
Elementary refers to knowledge that a beginner would possess or need to know first.

Understanding nouns and verbs is part of elementary grammar.
Foundational Understanding
Elementary concepts form the foundation for more advanced study or skills.

Learning to add and subtract is elementary arithmetic.
Educational Stage
'Elementary' often refers to the first years of school where basic subjects are taught.

She teaches music at an elementary school.
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