ELEMENTAL


Meaning of ELEMENTAL in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.