element
/ˈɛlɪmənt/ · noun
Meaning
- One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
- A small part of the whole.
- The sky.
- (with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
- A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.
- (usually in the plural) The bread and wine taken at Holy Communion.
- To compound of elements.
- To constitute and be the elements of.
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