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elementarily
[/ˌɛləˈmɛntərəli/]
adverb
elementarmente
1.
In a basic, simple, or fundamental manner; at a basic level
The concept was explained elementarily so that even children could understand it.
O conceito foi explicado elementarmente para que até as crianças pudessem entender.
2.
In the manner of elementary school education or primary education
The teacher approached the subject elementarily, covering only the basics.
A professora abordou o assunto elementarmente, cobrindo apenas o básico.
Synonyms
basically
fundamentally
simply
primitively
rudimentarily
Antonyms
complexly
intricately
sophisticatedly
elaborately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
elementarmente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
elementarmente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
elementary, my dear Watson - a phrase implying something is obvious or simple
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