Elimentary vs. Elementary: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 26, 2023
"Elimentary" is the incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "elementary," which refers to the fundamental or basic aspects of a subject or field.
Which is correct: Elimentary or Elementary
How to spell Elementary?
Elimentary is Incorrect
Elementary is Correct
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Key Differences
Think "element" plus "ary" — like a fundamental element.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
"Elementary" sounds like "element" and should start the same way.
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Oct 25, 2023
"Elemen-" rhymes with "lemon," while "elimen-" does not.
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Oct 25, 2023
Remember the phrase "Elementary, my dear Watson," from Sherlock Holmes.
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Oct 25, 2023
"Ary" sounds like "airy," while the incorrect "ary" would sound like "uh-ree."
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Oct 25, 2023
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Elimentary and Elementary Definitions
Elementary
Simple and straightforward, easy to understand.
The solution was elementary.
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Sep 16, 2023
Elementary
Relating to the stages of education that come before secondary school.
She teaches at an elementary school.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Elementary
Concerning the basic chemical elements.
An elementary particle is a subatomic particle.
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Sep 16, 2023
Elementary
Elementary refers to the basic, foundational aspects or principles.
Elementary math is crucial for advanced study.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Elementary
Of, relating to, or constituting the basic, essential, or fundamental part
An elementary need for love and nurturing.
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Of, relating to, or involving the fundamental or simplest aspects of a subject
An elementary problem in statistics.
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Of or relating to an elementary school or elementary education
The elementary grades.
Elementary teachers.
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
(archaic) 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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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Having only one principle or constituent part; consisting of a single element; simple; uncompounded; as, an elementary substance.
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Elementary
Pertaining to, or treating of, the elements, rudiments, or first principles of anything; initial; rudimental; introductory; as, an elementary treatise.
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Elementary
Easy and not involved or complicated;
An elementary problem in statistics
Elementary, my dear Watson
A simple game
Found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Of or being the essential or basic part;
An elementary need for love and nurturing
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Sep 13, 2023
Elementary
Relating to the rudimentary aspects of a skill or discipline.
His understanding of the topic is elementary.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
What is the pronunciation of elementary?
/ˌɛl.əˈmɛn.tər.i/ in American English.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
Why is it called elementary?
It's called "elementary" to signify something that is basic or foundational.
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the plural form of elementary?
Elementary doesn't have a plural form as it is an adjective.
Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
Which conjunction is used with elementary?
"And," as in "elementary and advanced levels."
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Oct 25, 2023
Is elementary a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can make it either.
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
Which preposition is used with elementary?
"Of," as in "elementary principles of chemistry."
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
Is the elementary term a metaphor?
Generally, no, but it can be used metaphorically.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
Which determiner is used with elementary?
"The," "an," "some," depending on context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
How is elementary used in a sentence?
"The elementary principles of physics are crucial for understanding more complex theories."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
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