element

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlɪmənt/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

Example Sentences
  • Letters are the elements of written language.
2 Definition

A small part of the whole.

Example Sentences
  • an element of doubt;  an element of the picture
3 Definition

The sky.

4 Definition

(with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.

Example Sentences
  • exposed to the elements
5 Definition

A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.

Example Sentences
  • to be in one's element
6 Definition

(usually in the plural) The bread and wine taken at Holy Communion.

7 Definition

A group of people within a larger group having a particular common characteristic.

Example Sentences
  • You sometimes find the hooligan element at football matches.
8 Definition

A component in electrical equipment, often in the form of a coil, having a high resistance, thereby generating heat when a current is passed through it.

Example Sentences
  • The element in this electric kettle can heat the water in under a minute.
9 Definition

One of the conceptual objects in a markup language, usually represented in text by tags.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To compound of elements.

2 Definition

To constitute and be the elements of.