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Webster 1913 Edition
Elementary
Elˊe-men′ta-ry
,Adj.
[L.
elementarius
: cf. F. élémentaire
.] 1.
Having only one principle or constituent part; consisting of a single element; simple; uncompounded;
as, an
. elementary
substance2.
Pertaining to, or treating of, the elements, rudiments, or first principles of anything; initial; rudimental; introductory;
as, an
. elementary
treatise3.
Pertaining to one of the four elements, air, water, earth, fire.
“Some luminous and fiery impressions in the elementary region.” J. Spencer.