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elementary
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adjective
(= simple, uncomplicated)
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
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adjective
of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
the elementary grades
elementary teachers
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adjective
of or being the essential or basic part
an elementary need for love and nurturing
attainment
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noun
the act of achieving an aim
the attainment of independence
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noun
arrival at a new stage
his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition
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noun
(= skill)
an ability that has been acquired by training