element

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/ˈɛlɪmənt/ English

Definitions

noun

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.“Letters are the elements of written language.”
A small part of the whole.“an element of doubt; an element of the picture”
The sky.
(with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.“exposed to the elements”

verb

To compound of elements.
To constitute and be the elements of.

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Synonyms

chemical element firststuff member ingredient component constituent factor elemental stone facet nutrient filter matter comparator stream focus strand anatomical

Associated

genitive isotopes finite inverse atomic norse subset algebra periodic elements surprise rna

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