C1 noun Neutral

elementary

/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/

In an academic context, the term refers to the fundamental principles or basic rudiments that constitute the foundation of a field of study. It represents the irreducible building blocks or the primary stage of knowledge required before moving to complex analysis.

Ejemplos

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To truly understand the software, one must first master the elementaries of its coding language.

To truly understand the software, one must first master the elementaries of its coding language.

2

The introductory lecture focused solely on the elementaries of constitutional law.

The introductory lecture focused solely on the elementaries of constitutional law.

3

Don't get ahead of yourself; you still haven't grasped the elementaries of the game.

Don't get ahead of yourself; you still haven't grasped the elementaries of the game.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
element
Adverbio
elementarily
Adjetivo
elementary
Relacionado
elementalism
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Truco para recordar

Think of the Periodic Table: an 'element' is the simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down further. Likewise, 'elementaries' are the simplest forms of knowledge.

Quiz rápido

Before we discuss advanced astrophysics, we must revisit the ______ of Newtonian physics.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: elementaries

Ejemplos

1

To truly understand the software, one must first master the elementaries of its coding language.

everyday

To truly understand the software, one must first master the elementaries of its coding language.

2

The introductory lecture focused solely on the elementaries of constitutional law.

formal

The introductory lecture focused solely on the elementaries of constitutional law.

3

Don't get ahead of yourself; you still haven't grasped the elementaries of the game.

informal

Don't get ahead of yourself; you still haven't grasped the elementaries of the game.

4

The curriculum is designed to ensure that students internalize the elementaries of logic before pursuing advanced philosophy.

academic

The curriculum is designed to ensure that students internalize the elementaries of logic before pursuing advanced philosophy.

5

Successful negotiation requires a firm command of the elementaries of supply chain economics.

business

Successful negotiation requires a firm command of the elementaries of supply chain economics.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
element
Adverbio
elementarily
Adjetivo
elementary
Relacionado
elementalism

Colocaciones comunes

master the elementaries master the elementaries
grasp the elementaries grasp the elementaries
teaching the elementaries teaching the elementaries
study the elementaries study the elementaries
beyond the elementaries beyond the elementaries

Frases Comunes

back to elementaries

back to elementaries

the elementaries of the case

the elementaries of the case

elementaries of knowledge

elementaries of knowledge

Se confunde a menudo con

elementary vs elements

Elements usually refers to physical components or parts of a set, while 'the elementaries' specifically denotes the basic principles or the initial level of learning.

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Notas de uso

While 'elementary' is most commonly used as an adjective, it is used substantively in high-level academic or philosophical discourse to refer to the basic rudiments (often in the plural 'elementaries'). It implies a level of simplicity that is necessary for later sophistication.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'elementary' only to describe a type of school; at C1 level, you should recognize its use in describing the fundamental components of any discipline.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the Periodic Table: an 'element' is the simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down further. Likewise, 'elementaries' are the simplest forms of knowledge.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'elementarius', derived from 'elementum', meaning a 'first principle' or 'rudiment'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a collective plural when referring to basics Follows verbs of cognition (grasp, understand, master) Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, the word is deeply tied to 'Elementary School,' the foundational stage of the education system.

Quiz rápido

Before we discuss advanced astrophysics, we must revisit the ______ of Newtonian physics.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: elementaries

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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