elementary
gb/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/ us/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
A1
Inglês
~ 3300
egyszerű, alapvető, elemi, általános iskolai, általános iskola
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is elementary
The instructions are written in elementary language so everyone can follow them.
Az utasításokat egyszerű nyelven írták meg, hogy mindenki követni tudja őket.
She made an elementary error in her calculations.
Elemi hibát vétett a számításaiban.
Understanding the concept of gravity is elementary for physics students.
This book covers only the most elementary principles of chemistry.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The game rules are elementary.
A játék szabályai egyszerűek.
He made an elementary mistake.
Elemi hibát követett el.
This is an elementary question.
We learned elementary math at school.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elementary' with 'primary' when talking about importance rather than simplicity.
Significado
Basic and simple
Colocações
elementary mistake
|elementary principle
|elementary level
|elementary skill
Sinónimos
basic (Very close in meaning, but 'basic' is more common in everyday speech.)
|
fundamental ('Fundamental' can sound more formal or academic.)
Antónimos
advanced ('Advanced' refers to a higher, more complex level, opposite of basic.)
Temas
education
|learning
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very simple and easy to understand; the first level of something.
Relating to the most simple or fundamental aspects of a subject; not advanced.
A1
2
Padrão de uso:
elementary [school/class/teacher]
She teaches at an elementary school in the city.
Egy városi általános iskolában tanít.
My son just finished his third year of elementary education.
A fiam most fejezte be az általános iskola harmadik osztályát.
Elementary teachers often cover many subjects with the same class.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I go to an elementary school.
Általános iskolába járok.
My sister is in elementary school.
A húgom általános iskolás.
He is an elementary teacher.
Erro comum:
Some learners use 'elementary' instead of 'primary' in British English contexts, which can sound foreign.
Significado
Relating to primary school
Colocações
elementary school
|elementary teacher
|elementary student
Sinónimos
primary ('Primary' is the standard term in British English for the same school level.)
Antónimos
secondary (Refers to the next level of schooling after elementary/primary.)
Temas
education
Definição
About the first years of school for children, usually ages 5–11.
Relating to the first years of formal education, typically for young children.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
elemi
B2
Electrons are considered elementary particles in physics.
A fizikában az elektronokat elemi részecskéknek tekintik.
The theory describes matter as made up of elementary components.
Az elmélet szerint az anyag elemi összetevőkből áll.
Protons were once thought to be elementary but are now known to be composite.
Exemplos para aprendentes
An electron is an elementary particle.
Az elektron elemi részecske.
Atoms have smaller parts, but some particles are elementary.
Az atomoknak vannak kisebb részei, de egyes részecskék elemi részecskék.
In physics, we study elementary particles.
Significado
Basic indivisible part
Colocações
elementary particle
|elementary unit
Sinónimos
fundamental ('Fundamental' is broader and not limited to science.)
Antónimos
composite (Made up of more than one part.)
Temas
science
Definição
In science, describing something that is a basic part and cannot be divided into smaller parts.
In science, referring to a fundamental component that cannot be broken down into simpler parts.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
elementary
IPA
GB/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
US/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
Sílabas e acento
ele - ment - ary (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ary)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: elementary
Família de palavras
Expressões
elementary mistake
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi mɪstˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
Very simple error
A very simple mistake that should be easy to avoid.
Exemplos
- Leaving your keys inside the car was an elementary mistake.
- He made an elementary mistake in his homework.
elementary school
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi skˈul/
fixed phrase
School for young children
A school for children in their first years, usually ages 5–11.
Exemplos
- My daughter starts elementary school next fall.
- They moved to a neighborhood with a good elementary school nearby.
Elementary, my dear Watson
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi | mˈaɪ dˈɪɹ wˈɑtsən/
fixed phrase
literary
It's simple to understand
A famous phrase meaning something is very easy to understand or solve, often used humorously.
Exemplos
- 'How did you know?' — 'Elementary, my dear Watson.'
- He figured out the puzzle quickly and said, 'Elementary, my dear Watson.'