element
noun
a component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts into which a whole may be resolved by analysis.
elements
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pluralof element.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Cracks have appeared, elements such as ledges, rubble and walls have fallen and damage has been reported in some buildings," Andalusian emergency services said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
It is called Tanbreez, a neologism that refers to tantalum, niobium, rare-earth elements and zirconium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Its light showed almost no evidence of metals or elements other than hydrogen and helium.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
"And one of the biggest elements of commercial revenues is front-of-shirt sponsorship deals."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Regardless of the type of encounter, the basic music elements play a significant role in how children respond to music.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
