1. (

• elementary ,
• simple ,
• uncomplicated ,
• unproblematic

) 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" ;

2. (

• elementary

) of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education; "the elementary grades"; "elementary teachers" ;

3. (

• elementary ,
• elemental ,
• primary ,
• basal ,

) of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing"; "a basal reader" ;