Elemental: meaning, definitions and examples
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elemental
[ ˌelɪˈmɛnt(ə)l ]
magic
Relating to or embodying the powers of nature; having the ability to invoke the elements of earth, air, fire, and water.
Synonyms
elementary, natural, primordial
Examples of usage
- The wizard cast an elemental spell to summon a thunderstorm.
- The elemental forces of nature were at his command.
chemistry
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means; one of the basic building blocks of matter.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Oxygen and hydrogen are two examples of elemental gases.
- The periodic table lists all the known elemental substances.
fantasy
A mythical being or creature representing one of the elements, such as a fire elemental or water elemental.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The party encountered a powerful earth elemental in the dungeon.
- She summoned a group of elemental spirits to aid her in battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "elemental" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elementar
🇮🇳 तत्त्वात्मक
🇩🇪 elementar
🇮🇩 elemen
🇺🇦 елементарний
🇵🇱 elementarny
🇯🇵 基本的な
🇫🇷 élémentaire
🇪🇸 elemental
🇹🇷 elementer
🇰🇷 원소의
🇸🇦 عنصري
🇨🇿 elementární
🇸🇰 elementárny
🇨🇳 基本的
🇸🇮 elementaren
🇮🇸 grunnleggjandi
🇰🇿 элементарлы
🇬🇪 ელემენტარული
🇦🇿 elementar
🇲🇽 elemental
Word origin
The word 'elemental' comes from the Latin word 'elementalis', which means 'pertaining to the elements'. In ancient philosophy and alchemy, the elements of earth, air, fire, and water were believed to be the fundamental building blocks of the universe. The concept of elementals as magical beings representing these elements dates back to folklore and mythology from various cultures around the world.
See also: elementally, elementary, elements.