elements
noun
Form of element , plural of element.
Simple meaning
The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛləmənts
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Definition
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noun
The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.
The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.
The bread and wine of the Eucharist.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.
Used this way, elements is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use elements
- “They felt the full fury of the elements.”noun
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Inflected forms
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An abstract part of something.
Word family
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Related to of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education.
Related to an abstract part of something.
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