Definition of Element
Element
el·e·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a significant aspect or part of an abstract thing, especially one that is characteristic of or essential to the thing;
e.g. Their friendship is the most important element of the story.
(noun)
a trace of an abstract quality or feeling, a slight but notable presence of something;
e.g. There was an element of humor in her voice and words despite her serious expression.
(noun)
each of the basic chemical substances made up of a single type of atom, the sum of which make up all physical matter;
e.g. Iron is an element that exists as a solid at room temperature.
(noun)
the basic or fundamental principles in an area of knowledge (used as "elements");
e.g. The teacher spent the first class teaching the students the elements of biology.
(noun)
broadly, the weather conditions, especially when these are bad, like heavy rain, extreme temperatures, or strong winds (used as "the elements");
e.g. The bus stop had no roof, so passengers were exposed to the elements while waiting for the bus to arrive.
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