Elementary and First

Elementary

Elementary adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

First is a synonym for elementary in initial topic. In some cases you can use "First" instead an adjective "Elementary".

Nearby Words: element, elemental, elementarily

First

First adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.

Elementary is a synonym for first in initial topic. Sometimes you can use "Elementary" instead an adjective "First", if it concerns topics such as earliest in order.

Nearby Word: firstly
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