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Webster 1913 Edition
Elemental
Elˊe-men′tal
(ĕlˊē̍-mĕn′tal)
, Adj.
1.
Pertaining to the elements, first principles, and primary ingredients, or to the four supposed elements of the material world;
“Elemental strife.” as,
. elemental
airPope.
2.
Pertaining to rudiments or first principles; rudimentary; elementary.
“The elemental rules of erudition.” Cawthorn.
Webster 1828 Edition
Elemental
ELEMENT'AL
,Adj.
1.
Produced by some of the four supposed elements; as elemental war.2.
Produced by elements; as elemental strife.3.
Arising from first principles.Definition 2024
elemental
elemental
English
Adjective
elemental (not comparable)
- (chemistry) of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)
- basic, fundamental or elementary
- of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water
- (by extension) of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions
Translations
relating to a chemical element, as opposed to a compound
basic, fundamental, elementary — see elementary
relating to forces of nature
Noun
elemental (plural elementals)
- (fantasy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.
Translations
fantastic creature
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