elementarily

At basic level

In an elementary manner—at a basic or fundamental level.

The word appears most often in academic contexts: The proof proceeds elementarily, without advanced techniques.

It can also mean simply or rudimentarily: He explained the concept elementarily, so even beginners could follow.

fundamentally

basically

At the most essential level

essentiallyAt its core nature
principallyMostly or primarily
foundationallyAt the deepest level

intrinsically · simply · rudimentarily · at its core · in essence · primarily · centrally · underlying · integrally · fundamentally

simplistically

simply

In plain terms

basicallyAt the most essential level
plainlyIn obvious fashion
straightforwardlyIn an uncomplicated way

clearly · accessibly · intelligibly · understandably · transparently · lucidly · directly · unpretentiously

rudimentarily

basically

At the most essential level

primitivelyIn basic, early fashion
crudelyIn unrefined manner
roughlyIn approximate terms

incompletely · sketchily · partially · inadequately · minimally · superficially · approximately

Opposites

complexity/sophistication

elementarilycomplexly

In an elaborate manner

intricately · sophisticatedly · elaborately · complicatedly · profoundly

primacy/order

elementarilysecondarily

In secondary importance

derivatively · subordinately · peripherally · tangentially · incidentally

level/stage of progression

elementarilysecondarily

In secondary importance

professionally · expertly · masterfully · technically · hardly

Family

element, elements, elementary, elemental, elementals, trace elements, elementalism, elementary education

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G