elem
IPA/ˈɛlɪm/
IPA/ˈɛlɪm/
elem — abbreviation
1. A short way of writing the word 'elementary,' often seen in school names, timeta
1.縮寫B1
釋義
A short way of writing the word 'elementary,' often seen in school names, timetables, and education documents.
例句
Keiko's daughter started at Westfield Elem. after the family moved to town.
elem. as part of a school name
The job listing asked for three years of elem. teaching experience.
Diego wrote 'elem. Spanish' under language skills on the application form.
Fatima picked up her nephew from Parkside Elem. every Tuesday at three.
The school district closed two elem. buildings and merged the classes.
同義詞
- elementary
the full written form; preferred in formal writing and academic contexts
用法筆記
Always written with a period (elem.) in American English; British English sometimes omits it. Use the full word 'elementary' in formal essays and reports.
常見錯誤
❌She teaches at an elem school.
✅She teaches at an elem. school.
💡the abbreviation is almost always written with a period.