Antonyms of adj elemental
1 of 3 senses of elemental
Sense 3
elementary, elemental, primary -- (of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing")
INDIRECT (VIA basic) -> incidental, incident -- ((sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "incidental expenses"; "the road will bring other incidental advantages"; "extra duties incidental to the job"; "labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"; "confusion incidental to a quick change")
Similarity of adj elemental
3 senses of elemental
Sense 1
elemental -- (relating to or being an element; "elemental sulphur")
Sense 2
elemental -- (relating to severe atmospheric conditions; "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard)
Sense 3
elementary, elemental, primary -- (of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing")
=> basic (vs. incidental) -- (pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities")