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Definition of elemental - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
basicsbasic or fundamental in nature
- Understanding math is elemental to learning physics.
2.
chemistryTECH. related to a chemical elementTECH.
- The elemental composition of the substance was analyzed.
3.
ancient elementsRare related to earth, air, fire, and waterRare
- The elemental forces were worshipped in ancient cultures.
Noun
1.
mythologyRare supernatural entity or force of natureRare
- The villagers believed the storm was caused by an angry elemental.
2.
mystical creatureRare creature linked to classical elementsRare
- The wizard summoned an elemental to aid him.
Origin of elemental
Latin, elementum (element) + -al (pertaining to)
Terms with elemental included in their meaning
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environment
elemental carbon in fine particles, a soot component
planetology
having elemental ratios like those in chondrites
scientific technique
method to determine elemental composition by neutron irradiation
mythology
elemental being of air usually female
mythical spirit
elemental being associated with water
Examples of elemental in a sentence
Trust is elemental in building strong relationships. They studied the elemental properties of hydrogen. Elemental sulfur is often found near volcanoes. The elemental spirits were invoked during the ritual. Artists often depict elemental themes in their work. The ancient texts spoke of a powerful elemental.
An elemental was said to guard the sacred forest. The elemental emerged from the swirling winds. Legends spoke of an elemental guarding the ancient forest.
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- French:élémentaire, esprit élémentaire, ...
- German:elementar, Elementarwesen, ...
- Italian:fondamentale, elementale, ...
- Spanish:elemental, espíritu de la naturaleza, ...
- Portuguese:elementar, elemental, ...
- Chinese:基本的, 元素精灵, ...
- Japanese:基本的な, エレメンタル, ...
- Arabic:أَساسي, رُوح عُنْصُرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:בְּסִיסִי, אֵלֶמֶנְטָלִי, ...
- Russian:основополагающий, стихийный дух, ...
- Ukrainian:основоположний, елементаль, ...
- Hindi:मूलभूत, प्राकृतिक शक्ति, ...
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