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adjective
- 1. forming an essential or typical feature; fundamental: "failure is always apparent at this elemental level" Similar
- 2. related to or embodying the powers of nature: "a thunderstorm is the inevitable outcome of battling elemental forces" Similar
noun
- 1. a supernatural entity or force thought to be physically manifested by occult means: "gods and elementals looked out upon the worshippers"
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The meaning of ELEMENTAL is of, relating to, or being an element; specifically : existing as an uncombined chemical element. How to use elemental in a sentence.
ELEMENTAL definition: 1. showing the strong power of nature: 2. basic or most simple, but strong: 3. showing the strong…. Learn more.
Elemental definition: of the nature of an ultimate constituent; simple; uncompounded.. See examples of ELEMENTAL used in a sentence.
ELEMENTAL meaning: 1. showing the strong power of nature: 2. basic or most simple, but strong: 3. showing the strong…. Learn more.
2. motivated by or symbolic of primitive and powerful natural forces or passions. elemental rites of worship. 3. of or relating to earth, air, water, and fire considered as elements. 4. of or relating to atmospheric forces, esp wind, rain, and cold. 5. of, relating to, or denoting a chemical element.
Definition of elemental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. el· e· ment ˈe-lə-mənt. Synonyms of element. 1. a. : any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe. b. elements plural : weather conditions. especially : violent or severe weather. battling the elements. c. : the state or sphere natural or suited to a person or thing.
adj. 1. fundamental; basic; primal: the elemental needs of man. 2. motivated by or symbolic of primitive and powerful natural forces or passions: elemental rites of worship. 3. of or relating to earth, air, water, and fire considered as elements. 4. (Physical Geography) of or relating to atmospheric forces, esp wind, rain, and cold. 5.
Definitions of elemental. adjective. of or being the essential or basic part. synonyms: elementary, primary. basic. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. adjective. relating to severe atmospheric conditions. “"a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard” adjective. relating to or being an element.
Noun. Filter. adjective. Of any or all of the four elements. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Basic and powerful; not subtle or refined; primal. Hunger and sex are elemental drives. Webster's New World. Of or relating to fundamentals; elementary. American Heritage. Being an essential or basic part or parts. Webster's New World.
