English · Word Candidate

elementary

/ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: elementaries

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến phần cơ bản

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very simple.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rất đơn giản

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A supernatural being associated with the elements.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sinh vật siêu nhiên liên quan đến các nguyên tố

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Noun

The demon (or elementary) of the South-West wind was particularly dreaded, as being the gini of fever and madness.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “elementary” mean?

Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.

Is “elementary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.