elements — The basic or essential parts that combine to form something more complex, or the fundamental components of a system or structure.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The basic or essential parts that combine to form something more complex, or the fundamental components of a system or structure.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛləmənts/
Example Sentences
- My cooking disaster had all the elements of a comedy show: smoke, screaming, and a very confused cat.
- Scientists have discovered 118 elements, but they still can't figure out the element of surprise in my dad's jokes.
- The elements of success in business include hard work, persistence, and knowing when to order pizza for the team.
elements
NOUN[/ˈɛləmənts/]
The basic or essential parts that combine to form something more complex, or the fundamental components of a system or structure.
The basic or essential parts that combine to form something more complex, or the fundamental components of a system or structure.
While they waste time on arguments, she focuses on the elements!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'elementum', which originally meant 'a letter of the alphabet' but later expanded to mean 'basic component or principle'.
Breakdown
element- (basic component) + -s (plural suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cooking disaster had all the elements of a comedy show: smoke, screaming, and a very confused cat.”
“Scientists have discovered 118 elements, but they still can't figure out the element of surprise in my dad's jokes.”
“The elements of success in business include hard work, persistence, and knowing when to order pizza for the team.”
“The research team analyzed all elements of the problem before proposing a solution.”
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