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(elɪmənt)

Word forms: plural elements

1. countable noun [usually plural]

The different elements of something are the different parts it contains.

The exchange of prisoners of war was one of the key elements of the U.N.'s peaceplan. [+ of]

Synonyms: component, part, feature, unit More Synonyms of element

2. countable noun

A particular element of a situation, activity, or process is an important quality or feature that it has or needs.

Fitness has now become an important element in our lives.

3. countable noun [usually plural]

When you talk about elements within a society or organization, you are referring to groups of people who have similar aims, beliefs, or habits.

...criminal elements within the security forces.

...the hooligan element.

Synonyms: group, faction, clique, set More Synonyms of element

4. countable noun [usually singular]

If something has an element of a particular quality or emotion, it has a certain amount of this quality or emotion.

These reports clearly contain elements of propaganda. [+ of]

5. countable noun

An element is a substance such as gold, oxygen, or carbon that consists of only one type of atom.

6. countable noun [usually singular]

The element in an electric fire or water heater is the metal part which changes the electric current into heat.

With its unique heating element it makes perfect coffee.

7. plural noun

You can refer to the weather, especially wind and rain, as the elements.

The area where most refugees are waiting is exposed to the elements.

See in one's element

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element in British English

(ˈɛlɪmənt)

noun

any of the 118 known substances (of which 93 occur naturally) that consist of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei

Compare compound1 (sense 1)

one of the fundamental or irreducible components making up a whole

a cause that contributes to a result; factor

any group that is part of a larger unit, such as a military formation

a small amount; hint

an element of sarcasm in her voice

a distinguishable section of a social group

he belonged to the stable element in the expedition

the most favourable environment for an animal or plant

the situation in which a person is happiest or most effective (esp in the phrases in or out of one's element)

the resistance wire and its former, which constitute the electrical heater in a cooker, heater, etc

10. electronics another name for component (sense 2)

11.

one of the four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the universe (earth, air, water, or fire)

12. (plural)

atmospheric conditions or forces, esp wind, rain, and cold

exposed to the elements

13. (plural)

the first principles of a subject

14. geometry

a point, line, plane, or part of a geometric figure

15. mathematics

any of the terms in a determinant or matrix

one of the infinitesimally small quantities summed by an integral, often represented by the expression following the integral sign

in ∫baf(x)dx, f(x)dx is an element of area

16. mathematics, logic

one of the objects or numbers that together constitute a set

17. Christianity

the bread or wine consecrated in the Eucharist

18. astronomy

any of the numerical quantities, such as the major axis or eccentricity, used in describing the orbit of a planet, satellite, etc

19.

one of the vertical or horizontal rods forming a television or VHF radio receiving aerial

20. physics

a component of a compound lens

Word origin

C13: from Latin elementum a first principle, alphabet, element, of uncertain origin

element in American English

(ˈɛləmənt)

noun

any of the four substances (earth, air, fire, and water) formerly believed to constitute all physical matter

any of these four substances thought of as the natural environment of a class of living beings

the natural or suitable environment, situation, etc. for a person or thing

: often in the phrase in (or out of) one's element

a component part or quality, often one that is basic or essential

a good story has an element of suspense

a constituent group of a specified kind

the criminal element in a city

a determining factor

any of the data needed or used to make certain calculations, solve a particular problem, etc.

on certain electric typewriters, a hollow, metal ball with raised letters, symbols, etc. that print as the corresponding keys are depressed

6. Chemistry

any substance that cannot be separated into different substances by ordinary chemical methods: all matter is composed of such substances: elements can be transformed into other elements by radioactive decay or by nuclear reactions

7. Computing

one item of data, as in an array (sense 7)

8. [pl.]; Ecclesiastical

the bread and wine of Communion

9. Electricity

any device with terminals at which it can be connected with other electrical devices

the wire coil that becomes glowing hot, as in an electric oven

10. Ancient Mathematics

an infinitesimal part of any magnitude; differential

the point, line, etc. that generates a line, surface, etc.

a part of a set or configuration, as a side of a triangle or a number in a matrix

11. Military

a subdivision of a unit or formation

Idioms:

the elements

SYNONYMY NOTE: element, in its general use, is the broadest term for any of the basic, irreducible partsor principles of anything, concrete or abstract [the elements of a science]; component, constituent both refer to any of the simple or compound parts of some complex thing or concept,but , constituent also implies that the part is essential to the complex [hemoglobin is a constituent of blood]; ingredient refers to any of the substances (sometimes nonessential) that are mixed togetherin preparing a food, medicine, etc. [the ingredients of a cocktail]; UNRESOLVED CROSS REF applies to any of the component parts that are instrumental in determining the natureof the complex [luck was a factor in his success]

Word origin

ME < OFr < L elementum, first principle, element

More idioms containing
element

in your element

COBUILD Collocations
element

basic element

critical element

crucial element

important element

key element

necessary element

surprise element

various elements

vital element

Examples of 'element' in a sentence
element

There must have been something in his voice, an element he could not control.Now, crowned by her loose fair hair, it was released to its element.Depictions of unrelated people in multifarious clothes in a divergence of locations linked by the common element of unabashed sensuality.

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element

British English: element /ˈɛlɪmənt/ NOUN

An element of something is one of the parts which make up the whole thing.

It is one of the key elements of the peace plan.

American English: element
Arabic: جُزْء
Brazilian Portuguese: elemento
Chinese: 要素
Croatian: element
Czech: prvek
Danish: element
Dutch: element
European Spanish: elemento
Finnish: elementti
French: élément
German: Element
Greek: στοιχείο
Italian: elemento
Japanese: 要素
Korean: 요소
Norwegian: element
Polish: element
European Portuguese: elemento
Romanian: element
Russian: элемент
Latin American Spanish: elemento
Swedish: element
Thai: องค์ประกอบ
Turkish: bileşen
Ukrainian: елемент
Vietnamese: yếu tố

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Chinese translation of 'element'

element

(ˈɛlɪmənt)

n (c)

(= part) [of job, process, plan] 要素 (yàosù) (个(個), gè)
(Chem) 元素 (yuánsù) (个(個), gè)
[of heater, kettle etc] 电(電)热(熱)丝(絲) (diànrèsī) (根, gēn)

the story contains an element of truth 这(這)个(個)故事有真实(實)的成分 (zhège gùshi yǒu zhēnshí de chéngfèn)

criminal elements 为(為)非作歹的人 (wéi fēi zuò dǎi de rén)

to be in one's element 各得其所 (gè dé qí suǒ)

Derived Forms

elements n pl : the elements (= weather) 自然力 (zìránlì)

1 (noun) in the sense of component

Definition

one of the fundamental components making up a whole

one of the key elements of the UN's peace plan

Synonyms

component

Enriched uranium is a key component of nuclear weapons.

part

The engine only has three moving parts.

feature

The gardens are a special feature of this property.

unit

designed for teachers to plan a study unit on marine mammals

section

a geological section of a rock

factor

Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness.

principle

aspect

Climate affects every aspect of our lives.

detail

I recall every detail of the party.

foundation

ingredient

The meeting had all the ingredients of high drama.

constituent

Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee.

subdivision

2 (noun) in the sense of group

Definition

a distinguishable section of a social group

The government must weed out criminal elements from the security forces.

Synonyms

group

a radical group within the Communist Party

faction

A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.

clique

The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families.

set

the popular watering hole for the literary set

party

opposing political parties

circle

a small circle of friends

3 (noun) in the sense of trace

Definition

a degree

There is an element of truth in his accusation.

Synonyms

trace

Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand.

suggestion

that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan

hint

I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.

dash

Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.

suspicion

large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink

tinge

Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice?

smattering

a smattering of Greek grammar

soupçon

(plural noun) in the sense of weather conditions

Definition

weather conditions, esp. wind, rain, and cold

The area is exposed to the elements.

Synonyms

weather conditions

climate

the weather

wind and rain

atmospheric conditions

powers of nature

atmospheric forces

idiom

See in your element

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aspect

Definition

a distinct feature or element in a problem or situation

Climate affects every aspect of our lives.

Synonyms

feature,

point,

side,

factor,

angle,

characteristic,

facet

in the sense of circle

Definition

a group of people sharing an interest, activity, or upbringing

a small circle of friends

Synonyms

group,

company,

set,

school,

club,

order,

class,

society,

crowd,

assembly,

fellowship,

fraternity,

clique,

coterie

in the sense of clique

Definition

a small exclusive group of friends or associates

The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families.

Synonyms

group,

set,

crowd,

pack,

circle,

crew (informal),

gang,

faction,

mob,

clan,

posse (informal),

coterie,

schism,

cabal

Synonyms of 'element'

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单词	element
释义	Trends of element View usage for: element (elɪmənt) Word forms: plural elements 1. countable noun [usually plural] The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. The exchange of prisoners of war was one of the key elements of the U.N.'s peaceplan. [+ of] Synonyms: component, part, feature, unit More Synonyms of element 2. countable noun A particular element of a situation, activity, or process is an important quality or feature that it has or needs. Fitness has now become an important element in our lives. 3. countable noun [usually plural] When you talk about elements within a society or organization, you are referring to groups of people who have similar aims, beliefs, or habits. ...criminal elements within the security forces. ...the hooligan element. Synonyms: group, faction, clique, set More Synonyms of element 4. countable noun [usually singular] If something has an element of a particular quality or emotion, it has a certain amount of this quality or emotion. These reports clearly contain elements of propaganda. [+ of] 5. countable noun An element is a substance such as gold, oxygen, or carbon that consists of only one type of atom. 6. countable noun [usually singular] The element in an electric fire or water heater is the metal part which changes the electric current into heat. With its unique heating element it makes perfect coffee. 7. plural noun You can refer to the weather, especially wind and rain, as the elements. The area where most refugees are waiting is exposed to the elements. 8. See in one's element More Synonyms of element element in British English (ˈɛlɪmənt) noun 1. any of the 118 known substances (of which 93 occur naturally) that consist of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei Compare compound1 (sense 1) 2. one of the fundamental or irreducible components making up a whole 3. a cause that contributes to a result; factor 4. any group that is part of a larger unit, such as a military formation 5. a small amount; hint an element of sarcasm in her voice 6. a distinguishable section of a social group he belonged to the stable element in the expedition 7. the most favourable environment for an animal or plant 8. the situation in which a person is happiest or most effective (esp in the phrases in or out of one's element) 9. the resistance wire and its former, which constitute the electrical heater in a cooker, heater, etc 10. electronics another name for component (sense 2) 11. one of the four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the universe (earth, air, water, or fire) 12. (plural) atmospheric conditions or forces, esp wind, rain, and cold exposed to the elements 13. (plural) the first principles of a subject 14. geometry a point, line, plane, or part of a geometric figure 15. mathematics a. any of the terms in a determinant or matrix b. one of the infinitesimally small quantities summed by an integral, often represented by the expression following the integral sign in ∫baf(x)dx, f(x)dx is an element of area 16. mathematics, logic one of the objects or numbers that together constitute a set 17. Christianity the bread or wine consecrated in the Eucharist 18. astronomy any of the numerical quantities, such as the major axis or eccentricity, used in describing the orbit of a planet, satellite, etc 19. one of the vertical or horizontal rods forming a television or VHF radio receiving aerial 20. physics a component of a compound lens Word origin C13: from Latin elementum a first principle, alphabet, element, of uncertain origin element in American English (ˈɛləmənt) noun 1. any of the four substances (earth, air, fire, and water) formerly believed to constitute all physical matter 2. any of these four substances thought of as the natural environment of a class of living beings 3. the natural or suitable environment, situation, etc. for a person or thing : often in the phrase in (or out of) one's element 4. a. a component part or quality, often one that is basic or essential a good story has an element of suspense b. a constituent group of a specified kind the criminal element in a city c. a determining factor d. any of the data needed or used to make certain calculations, solve a particular problem, etc. 5. on certain electric typewriters, a hollow, metal ball with raised letters, symbols, etc. that print as the corresponding keys are depressed 6. Chemistry any substance that cannot be separated into different substances by ordinary chemical methods: all matter is composed of such substances: elements can be transformed into other elements by radioactive decay or by nuclear reactions 7. Computing one item of data, as in an array (sense 7) 8. [pl.]; Ecclesiastical the bread and wine of Communion 9. Electricity a. any device with terminals at which it can be connected with other electrical devices b. the wire coil that becomes glowing hot, as in an electric oven 10. Ancient Mathematics a. an infinitesimal part of any magnitude; differential b. the point, line, etc. that generates a line, surface, etc. c. a part of a set or configuration, as a side of a triangle or a number in a matrix 11. Military a subdivision of a unit or formation Idioms: the elements SYNONYMY NOTE: element, in its general use, is the broadest term for any of the basic, irreducible partsor principles of anything, concrete or abstract [the elements of a science]; component, constituent both refer to any of the simple or compound parts of some complex thing or concept,but , constituent also implies that the part is essential to the complex [hemoglobin is a constituent of blood]; ingredient refers to any of the substances (sometimes nonessential) that are mixed togetherin preparing a food, medicine, etc. [the ingredients of a cocktail]; UNRESOLVED CROSS REF applies to any of the component parts that are instrumental in determining the natureof the complex [luck was a factor in his success] Word origin ME < OFr < L elementum, first principle, element More idioms containing element in your element COBUILD Collocations element basic element critical element crucial element important element key element necessary element surprise element various elements vital element Examples of 'element' in a sentence element There must have been something in his voice, an element he could not control. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (1989) Now, crowned by her loose fair hair, it was released to its element. Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (1989) Depictions of unrelated people in multifarious clothes in a divergence of locations linked by the common element of unabashed sensuality. Martin, Joy THE IMAGE OF LAURA (1989) In other languages element British English: element /ˈɛlɪmənt/ NOUN An element of something is one of the parts which make up the whole thing. It is one of the key elements of the peace plan. American English: element Arabic: جُزْء Brazilian Portuguese: elemento Chinese: 要素 Croatian: element Czech: prvek Danish: element Dutch: element European Spanish: elemento Finnish: elementti French: élément German: Element Greek: στοιχείο Italian: elemento Japanese: 要素 Korean: 요소 Norwegian: element Polish: element European Portuguese: elemento Romanian: element Russian: элемент Latin American Spanish: elemento Swedish: element Thai: องค์ประกอบ Turkish: bileşen Ukrainian: елемент Vietnamese: yếu tố All related terms of 'element' element 107 a transuranic element artificially produced in minute quantities by bombarding 204 Bi atoms with 54 Cr nuclei . Symbol: Bh; atomic no: 107 element 110 a radioactive chemical element with a very short half-life : a transactinide produced by bombarding any of various heavy elements, esp. lead, with high-energy nuclear particles : at. no., 110; ununnilium element 111 a radioactive chemical element with a very short half-life : a transactinide produced by bombarding bismuth with nickel atoms: at. no., 111; unununium element 112 a radioactive chemical element with a very short half-life : a transactinide produced by bombarding lead with zinc ions : at. no., 112; ununbium key element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. basic element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. dummy element an otherwise empty element that stands in for and holds the position of another element in a sentence fuel element a can containing nuclear fuel for use in a fission reactor heavy element any element heavier than helium ideal element any element added to a mathematical theory in order to eliminate special cases. The ideal element i = √–1 allows all algebraic equations to be solved and the point at infinity ( ideal point ) ensures that any two lines in projective geometry intersect trace element A trace element is a chemical element such as iron or zinc that occurs in very small amounts in living things and is necessary for normal growth and development . vital element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. active element An active element is an element capable of generating electrical energy . crucial element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. heating element a coil or other arrangement of wire in which heat is produced by an electric current Peltier element an electronic device consisting of metal strips between which alternate strips of n-type and p-type semiconductors are connected. Passage of a current causes heat to be absorbed from one set of metallic strips and emitted from the other by the Peltier effect critical element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. essential element any chemical element required by an organism for healthy growth . It may be required in large amounts ( macronutrient ) or in very small amounts ( trace element) identity element an element of a mathematical system that does not change the other elements in the system when it operates on them: zero is the identity element for addition ( x + 0 = x) and one is the identity element for multiplication ( y × 1 = y) important element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. insertion element a section of DNA that is capable of becoming inserted into another chromosome necessary element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. surprise element The different elements of something are the different parts it contains. transition element any element belonging to one of three series of elements with atomic numbers between 21 and 30, 39 and 48, and 57 and 80. They have an incomplete penultimate electron shell and tend to exhibit more than one valency and to form complexes in one's element If you say that someone is in their element , you mean that they are in a situation they enjoy . in your element doing something that you enjoy or do well rare-earth element any element of the lanthanide series alkaline earth element any of the divalent electropositive metals beryllium , magnesium, calcium, strontium , barium , and radium , belonging to group 2A of the periodic table finite element analysis Finite element analysis is a type of computer-based analysis which calculates variations of quantities such as temperature or stress in a body by dividing it into small parts with no spaces between them. transactinide any artificially produced element with an atomic number greater than 103 post-actinide → transactinide Chinese translation of 'element' element (ˈɛlɪmənt) n (c) (= part) [of job, process, plan] 要素 (yàosù) (个(個), gè) (Chem) 元素 (yuánsù) (个(個), gè) [of heater, kettle etc] 电(電)热(熱)丝(絲) (diànrèsī) (根, gēn) the story contains an element of truth 这(這)个(個)故事有真实(實)的成分 (zhège gùshi yǒu zhēnshí de chéngfèn) criminal elements 为(為)非作歹的人 (wéi fēi zuò dǎi de rén) to be in one's element 各得其所 (gè dé qí suǒ) Derived Forms elements n pl : the elements (= weather) 自然力 (zìránlì) 1 (noun) in the sense of component Definition one of the fundamental components making up a whole one of the key elements of the UN's peace plan Synonyms component Enriched uranium is a key component of nuclear weapons. part The engine only has three moving parts. feature The gardens are a special feature of this property. unit designed for teachers to plan a study unit on marine mammals section a geological section of a rock factor Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness. principle aspect Climate affects every aspect of our lives. detail I recall every detail of the party. foundation ingredient The meeting had all the ingredients of high drama. constituent Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee. subdivision 2 (noun) in the sense of group Definition a distinguishable section of a social group The government must weed out criminal elements from the security forces. Synonyms group a radical group within the Communist Party faction A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions. clique The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families. set the popular watering hole for the literary set party opposing political parties circle a small circle of friends 3 (noun) in the sense of trace Definition a degree There is an element of truth in his accusation. Synonyms trace Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand. suggestion that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan hint I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. dash Add a dash of balsamic vinegar. suspicion large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink tinge Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice? smattering a smattering of Greek grammar soupçon (plural noun) in the sense of weather conditions Definition weather conditions, esp. wind, rain, and cold The area is exposed to the elements. Synonyms weather conditions climate the weather wind and rain atmospheric conditions powers of nature atmospheric forces idiom See in your element Additional synonyms in the sense of aspect Definition a distinct feature or element in a problem or situation Climate affects every aspect of our lives. Synonyms feature, point, side, factor, angle, characteristic, facet in the sense of circle Definition a group of people sharing an interest, activity, or upbringing a small circle of friends Synonyms group, company, set, school, club, order, class, society, crowd, assembly, fellowship, fraternity, clique, coterie in the sense of clique Definition a small exclusive group of friends or associates The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families. Synonyms group, set, crowd, pack, circle, crew (informal), gang, faction, mob, clan, posse (informal), coterie, schism, cabal Synonyms of 'element' element Explore 'element' in the dictionary
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