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elementalrelating to the basic or essential parts of something; fundamental

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to the basic or essential parts of something; fundamental

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌelɪˈmentl/

Korean meaning: 기본적인, 근본적인, 원소의

Korean pronunciation: 엘리**멘**틀

Example Sentences

  • My cooking skills are so elemental that I can burn water.
  • The elemental composition of this compound includes carbon and oxygen.
  • Trust is an elemental part of any relationship.

elemental

ADJECTIVE

//ˌelɪˈmentl//

relating to the basic or essential parts of something; fundamental

elemental concept
💡 Concept

A teacher demonstrates elemental chemistry combining basic building blocks

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elemental rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Dental care is elemental to mental health!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌelɪˈmentl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌelɪˈmentl/

🌳Etymology

Rootelement
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'elementum' meaning 'first principle' or 'basic substance', combined with the suffix '-al' meaning 'relating to'. The Latin root likely derives from 'elemental' referring to the four classical elements (earth, water, air, fire).

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🎵Rhyme

mentaldentalrental
mental
dental
rental

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills are so elemental that I can burn water.

The elemental composition of this compound includes carbon and oxygen.

Trust is an elemental part of any relationship.

The wizard summoned elemental spirits of fire and water.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

basicfundamentalessentialprimaryrudimentary

Antonyms

complexadvancedsophisticated

Related

elementelementaryfundamentalprimitivenatural