Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-elements
Noun
/ði ˈɛləmənts/
Definition
The fundamental components or aspects of a particular subject or situation.
Examples
- The elements of the story include the plot, characters, and setting.
- In chemistry, the elements are the simplest substances that cannot be broken down.
- The elements of design such as color, line, and shape play a critical role in art.
Meaning
Refers to the basic constituents that make up a system, idea, or phenomenon.
Synonyms
- components
- constituents
- ingredients
- aspects
- factors
