Definitions:

1. any of the more than 100 known substances, of which 92 occur naturally, that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter noun
   • Elements are fundamental in chemistry.
2. one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe noun
   • the alchemists believed that there were four elements
3. the most favorable environment for a plant or animal noun
   • water is the element of fishes
4. the situation in which you are happiest and most effective noun
   • in your element

Synonyms:

• chemical element
• component

NearBy Words:

• elemental
• elementarily
• elementary
• elements