[el.e.men.ta.ry] adj (14c) 1 a: of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something "avoids the most ~ decision-making" b: of or relating to an elementary school "an ~ curriculum"
2: elemental 1a, 1b
3: elemental
2. -- el.e.men.ta.ri.ly adv -- el.e.men.ta.ri.ness n