Meaning
One of the parts that something is made of; a basic part of a whole.
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Word origin
From Latin elementum, a first principle or basic part; where the Latin word itself came from is not known.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- elementum
- English cognates
- elementary
Grammar
Examples
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An element is one important part of something bigger.
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The elements are the parts that make it up.
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In science, an element is a basic substance that cannot be broken into simpler ones.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 1: element, shell, flash and 7 more words.