element

noun countable

US /ˈelɪmənt/

Word Forms

singular	element
plural	elements

1
an important basic part of something complicated, for example a system or plan
an important/essential element:
Our new management system includes two essential elements.
element in:
Advertising is not the only element in the marketing process.
element of:
Fieldwork is a key element of this course.
Synonyms and related words
Important thing or detail
feature
priority
element
1. 1a
  one set of people in a group or organization
  The article reflected the views of extreme right-wing elements in the party.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for groups of people
  age group
  array
  assemblage
2
chemistrya substance that consists of only one type of atom
hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements
Synonyms and related words
Types of chemical substance
acid
agrochemical
alkali
3
singular a small but important amount of a particular quality or feeling
element of:
There is an element of truth in what she said.
The element of surprise could be one of our best weapons.
Synonyms and related words
Small amounts of a feeling or quality
measure
dash
tinge
4
physicsthe part of a piece of electrical equipment that produces heat
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of electrical equipment
anode
cathode
circuit
5
earth, air, fire, or water, considered in the past to be the substances that all things were made of
Synonyms and related words
The natural world
nature
the environment
ecology
6

the elements
plural the weather, especially wind and rain
The hood provides added protection against the elements.
Synonyms and related words
General words for climate and the weather
weather
climate
spell

phrases

be in your element

be out of your element

the elements of something

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