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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /
NOUN
essential feature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect bit component detail factor fundamental ingredient item material matter member part piece principle view
STRONG
basic basis constituent drop facet hint particle particular portion root section stem subdivision trace unit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
WEAK
foreign land
NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
STRONG
domain environment field habitation medium milieu sphere
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land

Example Sentences

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As ever, the most terrifying element in a web-based thriller isn’t the people onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

They must also integrate into the air force's real-time coordination system, a key element of the sophisticated network that manages thousands of air-defence teams.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

An unseen chorus acts like another orchestral element, echoing the singers and amplifying the music’s insidious power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any element, while graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon, is known for its exceptional strength and heat resistance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Alone in the country, he was out of his element.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson