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Meaning of Element
The primary meaning of the word "element" refers to a substance that consists of atoms with the same number of protons in the atomic nucleus, i.e., the same atomic number, or a part or aspect of something.
Definitions
- A substance that consists of atoms with the same number of protons in the atomic nucleus, i.e., the same atomic number
- A part or aspect of something, especially one that is essential or characteristic
- A person's natural environment or sphere of activity
- A feeling or atmosphere that is considered to be characteristic of a particular situation or activity
- A logarithmic unit of measurement of the magnitude of a quantity, especially a voltage or current
Etymology of Element
The word "element" comes from the Old French "element", from Latin "elementum", a term used by the Roman author Pliny to translate the Greek word "stoicheion", which means "letter" (of the alphabet), and also "element" or "principle"
The Latin "elementum" is derived from the Greek word "stoicheion", which is a combination of "stoichos", meaning "row" or "line", and the suffix "-eion", a diminutive form
The word "element" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a simple substance or a basic part of something
Example Uses
- The elements of the periodic table are the building blocks of matter
- The new policy is an essential element of the company's strategy
- She felt out of her element in the big city
- The elements of the weather, such as wind and rain, made it difficult to sail
- The artist used bold colors and geometric shapes to create a dynamic element in the painting