Meaning
An element is a basic part or component of something larger.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "element" with "elementary," which means basic or simple.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Ana
is
making
a
birthday
cake
for
her
friend
and
she
is
reading
the
recipe
carefully
.
She
says
that
an
important
element
of
the
cake
is
the
right
amount
of
sugar
and
butter
.
While
she
mixes
the
ingredients
,
she
checks
the
oven
temperature
and
thinks
about
timing
.
If
she
follows
the
recipe
,
the
cake
will
be
light
and
soft
.
Her
sister
is
helping
by
decorating
the
cake
with
fresh
fruit
.
Common Phrases
chemical element
key element
essential element
Synonyms
Related Words
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