(usually in plural form "elements") The rudiments of a subject
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An essential or characteristic part of something
“Having a compelling plot is just one element of a successful movie.”
A part of a whole
“This scheme was an element of the wider social democratic legacy of the 1940s.”
A person's field of expertise
“As a car enthusiast, I was in my element appraising the value of second-hand automobiles.”
A person's or animal's natural or preferred environment
“I feel like I'm in my natural element whenever I go to the local bar where everybody knows my name.”
A small but noticeable amount of a feeling or quality
“There was an element of truth in his words despite his use of wit and sarcasm.”
A distinguishable section of a social group
“The government must weed out any criminal element existing within its apparatus.”
(usually in plural form "elements") The rudiments of a subject
“In this lecture, we will provide an introduction to the elements of the subject matter.”
(the elements) Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains
“The material used must be able to provide protection from the elements.”
A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone
An agent or someone who has the power to control the outcome of something
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something
Evidential information used in reporting or documentation
The substance in which an organism lives or is cultured
Metallic mineral
A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture
A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting
Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei
The chemical element of atomic number 20
Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction
Substance that is dissolved
Physical matter or material
The intrinsic nature or quality of something, especially abstract, which determines its character
Generic appellation for an object
Gas burner
One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory
A clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement
A specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis
Something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
A place or location where a person has spent a significant part of their childhood growing up
A department or organization that performs a specified function
An item written or printed in a diary, list, account book, or reference book
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