element

noun

el·e·ment ˈe-lə-mənt How to pronounce element (audio)

: any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe

elements plural : weather conditions

especially : violent or severe weather

battling the elements

: the state or sphere natural or suited to a person or thing

at school she was in her element

: a constituent part: such as

elements plural : the simplest principles of a subject of study : rudiments

b(1)

: a part of a geometric magnitude

an infinitesimal element of volume

(2)

: a generator of a geometric figure

also : a line or line segment contained in the surface of a cone or cylinder

(3)

: a basic member of a mathematical or logical class or set

(4)

: one of the individual entries in a mathematical matrix or determinant

: a distinct group within a larger group or community

the criminal element in the city

d(1)

: one of the necessary data or values on which calculations or conclusions are based

(2)

: one of the factors determining the outcome of a process

: any of the fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

: a distinct part of a composite device

: a subdivision of a military unit

elements plural : the bread and wine used in the Eucharist

Example Sentences

Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. a free press is an essential element of a democracy

Recent Examples on the Web While maintaining naturally long hair can get pricey, the real investment is extensions designed to make your hair longer and thicker and to up the fantasy element.

Amber Kallor, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 But the human element of driving insights includes going and talking to your frontline employees and your salesforce.

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The soil microorganisms slowly break down the compounds and make nitrogen—the element responsible for greening a lawn—available to plant roots.

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 With the element of sabotage, this game can and will get messy.

Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 In Ayurveda, hair loss is believed to be caused by the buildup of the fire element (Pitta) in your body, which leads to inflammation of the hair follicles.

Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Remote companies have to be more intentional about getting people up to speed on the cultural element.

Chris Dreyer, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 While most industrial hydrogen that’s used for oil refining, food processing and the chemical industry is currently made by extracting the element from natural gas, that method emits carbon dioxide.

Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 This is the Supreme Court guideline, and the major element there is viewing the work as a whole.

Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

element

noun

el·e·ment ˈe-lə-mənt How to pronounce element (audio)

: any of more than 100 substances that cannot by ordinary chemical means be separated into different substances

Gold and carbon are elements.

: one of the parts of which something is made up

There is an element of risk in surfing.

: the simplest principles of a subject of study

the elements of arithmetic

: a member of a mathematical set

: the state or place natural to or suited to a person or thing

At school I was in my element.

elements plural : the forces of nature

Medical Definition

element

noun

el·e·ment ˈel-ə-mənt How to pronounce element (audio)

: any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe

: a constituent part: as

: any of more than 100 fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

: one of the distinct parts (as a lens) of a composite device (as a microscope)

: one of the basic constituent units (as a cell or fiber) of a tissue

单词	elements
释义	element noun el·e·ment ˈe-lə-mənt 1 a : any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe b elements plural : weather conditions especially : violent or severe weather battling the elements c : the state or sphere natural or suited to a person or thing at school she was in her element 2 : a constituent part: such as a elements plural : the simplest principles of a subject of study : rudiments b(1) : a part of a geometric magnitude an infinitesimal element of volume (2) : a generator of a geometric figure also : a line or line segment contained in the surface of a cone or cylinder (3) : a basic member of a mathematical or logical class or set (4) : one of the individual entries in a mathematical matrix or determinant c : a distinct group within a larger group or community the criminal element in the city d(1) : one of the necessary data or values on which calculations or conclusions are based (2) : one of the factors determining the outcome of a process e : any of the fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter f : a distinct part of a composite device g : a subdivision of a military unit 3 elements plural : the bread and wine used in the Eucharist Synonyms building block component constituent factor ingredient member See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. a free press is an essential element of a democracy Recent Examples on the Web While maintaining naturally long hair can get pricey, the real investment is extensions designed to make your hair longer and thicker and to up the fantasy element. Amber Kallor, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 But the human element of driving insights includes going and talking to your frontline employees and your salesforce. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The soil microorganisms slowly break down the compounds and make nitrogen—the element responsible for greening a lawn—available to plant roots. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 With the element of sabotage, this game can and will get messy. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 In Ayurveda, hair loss is believed to be caused by the buildup of the fire element (Pitta) in your body, which leads to inflammation of the hair follicles. Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Remote companies have to be more intentional about getting people up to speed on the cultural element. Chris Dreyer, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 While most industrial hydrogen that’s used for oil refining, food processing and the chemical industry is currently made by extracting the element from natural gas, that method emits carbon dioxide. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 This is the Supreme Court guideline, and the major element there is viewing the work as a whole. Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin elementum First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing element identity element element of surprise in one's element out of one's element minor element transposable element trace element rare earth element identity element element of surprise in one's element out of one's element minor element transposable element trace element rare earth element See More Kids Definition element noun el·e·ment ˈe-lə-mənt 1 : any of more than 100 substances that cannot by ordinary chemical means be separated into different substances Gold and carbon are elements. 2 : one of the parts of which something is made up There is an element of risk in surfing. 3 : the simplest principles of a subject of study the elements of arithmetic 4 : a member of a mathematical set 5 : the state or place natural to or suited to a person or thing At school I was in my element. 6 elements plural : the forces of nature Medical Definition element noun el·e·ment ˈel-ə-mənt 1 : any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe 2 : a constituent part: as a : any of more than 100 fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter b : one of the distinct parts (as a lens) of a composite device (as a microscope) c : one of the basic constituent units (as a cell or fiber) of a tissue Legal Definition element noun el·e·ment : one of the constituent parts (as a particular act, a mental state, or an attendant circumstance) of a crime as defined by statute that the prosecution must prove to win a conviction elements noun plural of element as in principles general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance principles grammar fundamentals basis essentials basics philosophy alphabet foundation rudiments law rule doctrine ABC(s) keystone underpinning bedrock groundwork cornerstone belief axiom tenet dogma standard nitty-gritty canon precept theorem faith Antonyms & Near Antonyms details trivia
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