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   elemental

   /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. forming an essential or typical feature; fundamental: "failure is always apparent at this elemental level" Similar basicprimaryprincipalfundamentalessentialelementaryradicalrootunderlyingrudimentaryprimitiveprimordial
   • ▪ concerned with chemical elements or other basic components: "elemental analysis"
   • ▪ denoting uncombined chemical elements: "elemental sulphur"
   • 2. related to or embodying the powers of nature: "a thunderstorm is the inevitable outcome of battling elemental forces" Similar naturalatmosphericmeteorologicalenvironmental
   • ▪ (of an emotion) powerful and primitive: "a magical, elemental desire" Similar basicprimaryprincipalfundamentalessentialelementaryradicalrootunderlyingrudimentaryprimitiveprimordial

   noun

   • 1. a supernatural entity or force thought to be physically manifested by occult means: "gods and elementals looked out upon the worshippers"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from medieval Latin elementalis, from elementum ‘principle, rudiment’ (see element).

   Derivatives

   • 1. elementalism noun
   • 2. elementally adverb

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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.

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   ELEMENTAL definition: 1. showing the strong power of nature: 2. basic or most simple, but strong: 3. showing the strong…. Learn more.

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   Elemental definition: of the nature of an ultimate constituent; simple; uncompounded.. See examples of ELEMENTAL used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELEMENTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   ELEMENTAL meaning: 1. showing the strong power of nature: 2. basic or most simple, but strong: 3. showing the strong…. Learn more.

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   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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › elementalElemental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.