essential element
ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈɛləmənt
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Definition of essential element - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
core piecefundamental part necessary for a process
  • Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
2.
biologyTECH.chemical element needed for healthy growthTECH.
  • Nitrogen is an essential element for plants.
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Expressions with essential

essential servicesn.
basic public or organizational help systems needed for normal daily life
During the storm, only essential services were kept operating.
essential conditionn.
requirement that must be met for success
Trust is an essential condition for a healthy relationship.
essential oiln.
oil from plants used for scent or aromatherapy
Essential oil is popular in aromatherapy and perfumes.
essential workern.
worker needed to maintain basic services
During the pandemic, essential workers kept hospitals and grocery stores running.
essential nutrientn.
substance necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health.
essential amino acidn.
amino acid not made by the body, needed in diet for health
Protein foods provide every essential amino acid your body needs.

Expressions with element

element of surprisen.
unexpected factor in a plan that changes the result
The element of surprise helped them win the game.
in one's elementadv.
doing something one is very good at
He is in his element when playing the piano.
out of one's elementadj.
feeling uncomfortable or not suited in a new situation
As an introvert, Maria felt out of her element at the noisy festival.
you are in someone's elementexp.
at ease and sure of yourself in the right situation
When he's teaching, he's in his element.
element of truthn.
small but significant part of truth
His story had an element of truth, but it was mostly fiction.
criminal elementn.
group of people in society who break the law
The police are cracking down on the criminal element in the city.
element of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was an element of doubt in his voice.
human elementn.
people involved in a situation or activity
The human element is crucial in customer service.
major elementn.
important component of a system or process
Trust is a major element of a strong relationship.
integral elementn.
crucial part of a whole
Trust is an integral element of a strong relationship.

Terms related to essential element

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basiccorecrucialessentialfundamentalintegralnecessaryprocessatombiologicalcompoundgrowth

Terms with essential element included in their meaning

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mineraln.
nutrition
inorganic element essential for nutrition
oxygenn.
chemistry
chemical element O, a colorless gas essential for life and burning
key to the puzzlen.
understanding
essential element for understanding something
life sourcen.
survival
essential element for survival
pillar of stabilityn.
stability
essential element that ensures steadiness
staple of lifen.
necessity
essential item or element for living
linchpin of capitalismn.
economy
essential element holding capitalism together
linchpin of stabilityn.
system
essential element ensuring stability in a system

Examples of essential element in a sentence

  • Water is an essential element for plant growth.
  • Calcium is an essential element for bone health.
  • Magnesium acts as an essential element in enzymes.

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  1. French:élément essentiel, élément vital, ...
  2. German:wesentliches Element, essentielles Element, ...
  3. Italian:elemento essenziale, elemento fondamentale, ...
  4. Spanish:elemento esencial, elemento vital, ...
  5. Portuguese:elemento essencial, ...
  6. Chinese:基本要素, 必需元素, ...
  7. Japanese:不可欠な要素, 必須元素, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُر أَسَاسِي, عُنْصُر ضَرُورِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְכִּיב חִיּוּנִי, יְסוֹד חִיוּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:основной элемент, важный элемент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основний елемент, необхідний елемент, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक तत्व, महत्वपूर्ण तत्व, ...
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