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elemental.

Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/
  1. Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

    not-comparable
  2. Basic, fundamental or elementary.

    not-comparable
  3. Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.

    not-comparable
  4. Of, or relating to a force of nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.

    broadly · not-comparable
  5. Comparable to a force of nature; sudden and unpredictable.

    figuratively · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.

noun/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/
  1. A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.

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