transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌe-lə-ˈmen-t ə l ]
adjective
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : of, relating to, or being an element ; specifically : existing as an uncombined chemical element
b.
(1) : of, relating to, or being the basic or essential constituent of something : fundamental
elemental biological needs
(2) : simple , uncomplicated
elemental food
c. : of, relating to, or dealing with the rudiments of something : elementary
taught elemental crafts to the children
d. : forming an integral part : inherent
an elemental sense of rhythm
2. : of, relating to, or resembling a great force of nature
the rains come with elemental violence
elemental passions
• elemental noun
• el·e·men·tal·ly -t ə l-ē adverb