Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
elemental, elementary — Elemental refers to things that are basic or primary: Physiology is an elemental part of a medical students studies. Elementary means simple or introductory: This phrase book provides an elementary guide to Spanish … Dictionary of troublesome word
elemental, elementary — Elemental refers to things that are basic or primary: Physiology is an elemental part of a medical students studies. Elementary means simple or introductory: This phrase book provides an elementary guide to Spanish … Dictionary of troublesome word
elemental — elemental, elementary Elemental refers primarily to the forces of nature and in particular to the ancient belief in the ‘four elements’ of earth, water, air, and fire, as in elemental fire / elemental forces / elemental spirits / etc. Elementary … Modern English usage
elementary — elemental, elementary Elemental refers primarily to the forces of nature and in particular to the ancient belief in the ‘four elements’ of earth, water, air, and fire, as in elemental fire / elemental forces / elemental spirits / etc. Elementary … Modern English usage
elemental — *elementary Analogous words: *ultimate, categorical, absolute: *primary, prime, primordial … New Dictionary of Synonyms
elemental — See elemental, elementary … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
elementary — See elemental, elementary … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
elementary — elementary, elemental are often confused. Something is elementary which pertains to rudiments or beginnings; something is elemental which pertains to the elements, especially to the ultimate and basic constituents or forces {an elementary… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
elemental — , elementary Elemental refers to things that are basic or primary: Physiology is an elemental part of a medical student’s studies. Elementary means simple or introductory: This phrase book provides an elementary guide to Spanish … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Elemental — El e*men tal ([e^]l [ e]*m[e^]n tal), a. 1. Pertaining to the elements, first principles, and primary ingredients, or to the four supposed elements of the material world; as, elemental air. Elemental strife. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
