elemental in English dictionary

  • elemental

    Meanings and definitions of "elemental"

    • (chemistry) of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)
    • basic, fundamental or elementary
    • of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water
    • (by extension) of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions
    • (fantasy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.
    • adjective
      (chemistry)
      of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)
    • adjective
      basic, fundamental or elementary
    • adjective
      of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water
    • adjective
      (by extension)
      of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions
    • noun
      (fantasy)
      A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.
    • A mythological being associated with one of the four elements water, air, fire and earth.
    • adjective
      of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing"; "a basal reader"
    • adjective
      relating to or being an element; "elemental sulphur"
    • adjective
      relating to severe atmospheric conditions; "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard

    Synonyms of "elemental" in English dictionary

    atmospheric condition, basic, elementary are the top synonyms of "elemental" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "elemental" in English dictionary

    compound is the antonym of "elemental" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of elemental

    • elemental ( plural  elementals)
    • elemental (not comparable)
  • Elemental

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