element

UK /ˈɛlɪmənt/ US /ˈɛləmənt/
noun 5verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

Letters are the elements of written language.

The simplicity which is so large an element in a noble nature was laughed to scorn.

2

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

Hydrogen is the first element in the periodic table. It is the simplest possible atom composed of one proton in the nucleus which is orbited by a single electron.

3

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

4

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

The she asked the elements to send their spirits to her.

5

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

Thus ſhall my heart be ſtil combinde with thine, Untill our bodies turne to Elements: And both our ſoules aſpire celeſtiall thrones.

verb

1

To compound (something) out of elements.

Dull ſublunary lovers love / (VVhoſe ſoule is ſenſe) cannot admit / Abſence, becauſe it doth remove / Thoſe things vvhich elemented it.

elemented bodies

2

To constitute and be the elements of (something).

His very soul was elemented of nothing but sadness.

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