element
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/ˈelɪmənt/
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/ˈelɪmənt/
noun
B1
a basic part of something
Trust is an important element in any relationship.
B2
a small amount of a quality
The game adds an element of excitement to learning.
B2
a basic chemical substance
Oxygen is an element found in air.
R
one of four basic substances: earth, air, fire, water
Ancient people believed everything was made of four elements.
R
the weather, especially bad weather
We faced the harsh elements during our mountain climb.
R
the basic things to learn first
She taught me the basic elements of cooking.
R
a group within a larger group
There are disruptive elements in every organization.
R
a natural home for something
The ocean is the natural element for whales.
R
the part that heats in electrical devices
The stove's heating element needs replacement.
translation
a basic part of something; a small amount of a quality; a basic chemical substance; one of four basic substances: earth, air, fire, water; the weather, especially bad weather; the basic things to learn first; a group within a larger group; a natural home for something; the part that heats in electrical devices
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Plural
elements