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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“Investors need to pay attention to some of the elements that could rise up and negate the positivity in the market.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Recording Academy voters are tasked with judging the cover’s creativity and design elements.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is the strongest element of a graduated driving licence that would save many young lives."

From BBC

The 'news' element was widely reported at the time, including by BBC Sport.

From BBC

And one of the biggest complaints is that they remove the elements of gut instinct and luck that keep people hooked on fantasy leagues.

From BBC