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ELEMENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Element.

How to pronounce element:

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Element - as a noun

An abstract part of something

Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
component15constituent13factor11ingredient12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12part6section9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

Example: "Spare components for cars"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
component15constituent13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6portion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chemical element
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
substance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The most favorable environment for a plant or animal

Example: "Water is the element of fishes"

One of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe

Example: "The alchemists believed that there were four elements"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
substance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The situation in which you are happiest and most effective

Example: "In your element"

A straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
straight line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Element - as a verb

To compound of elements.

To constitute and be the elements of.

Example Sentences

"Carbon is an essential element in organic compounds."
"Fire is composed of the elements oxygen and heat."
"Gold is a highly valuable element."
"The newspaper article contained an element of truth."
"The detective searched for any element that could lead to the suspect."
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Word Game Points

Is ELEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, element is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ELEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, element is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ELEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, element is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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