element
Definition
- n. the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
- n. one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
- n. the situation in which you are happiest and most effective
- n. a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone
Word forms
- Plural
- elements
Example sentences
n.
Water is an essential element for all living things.
n.
Each element of the computer contributes to its overall performance.