Elementary
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of a subject; simple and straightforward. In education, referring to the primary stages of schooling for young children.
“The concept was so elementary that even beginners could grasp it immediately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri/
Syllables
el·e·men·ta·ry
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Wordle
Contains four E's and two M's; features the -ARY ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; good length at 10 letters, useful for seven-tile plays with bonus
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