element
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛlɪmənt/noun
Definitions
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
Example: Letters are the elements of written language.
A small part of the whole.
Example: an element of doubt; an element of the picture
The sky.
(with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
Example: exposed to the elements
verb
Definitions
To compound of elements.
To constitute and be the elements of.