Word Explorer

Element

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Element"

noun
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    A small part of the whole.

    "an element of doubt;  an element of the picture"

  3. 3

    The sky.

  4. 4

    (with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.

    "exposed to the elements"

verb
  1. 1

    To compound of elements.

  2. 2

    To constitute and be the elements of.

Translate “Element” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.