element

noun
UK: /ˈelɪmənt/
US: /ˈelɪmənt/

  1. A basic part of something.

    1. Water is an element of the ocean. [ ] [ ]
    2. Honesty is a key element of trust between individuals in a relationship. [ ] [ ]

  2. A chemical substance that consists of one type of atom.

    1. Iron is an element on the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study the properties of each element in the periodic table. [ ] [ ]

  3. A small amount of something.

    1. There is an element of truth there. [ ] [ ]
    2. An element of risk is inherent in many business investment decisions. [ ] [ ]

  4. The natural forces of weather.

    1. The hikers braved the elements. [ ] [ ]
    2. Exposing the metal to the elements caused it to rust over time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rudiment substance aspect factor detail component ingredient essence constituent part
element transitive-verb

  1. To subject to the action of the elements; to weather.

    1. The statue was elemented by the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist carefully elemented the metal to give it an antique look. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "element" in English means: A basic part of something., A chemical substance that consists of one type of atom., A small amount of something., The natural forces of weather..

The phonetic transcription of "element" is /ˈelɪmənt/ in British English and /ˈelɪmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "element": rudiment, substance, aspect, factor, detail, component, ingredient, essence, constituent, part.

Example usage of "element": "Water is an element of the ocean.". More examples on the page.