# elementar

elementar is a German adjective meaning “fundamental”. Forms: elementarer, am elementarsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: elementarer
- Superlative: am elementarsten

## Meanings

1. fundamental; essential; vital
2. basic; elementary
3. elemental; fundamental
   - Die Naturgesetze sind elementar für unser Weltbild.

## Examples

- Elementar, mein lieber Watson. — Elementary, my dear Watson.
- Ist elementares Quecksilber flüchtig? — Is elemental mercury volatile?

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