Elementally: meaning, definitions and examples

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elementally

 

[ ɛlɪˈmɛntəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a fundamental or essential way

Elementally means in a fundamental or essential way, relating to basic principles or elements. It is used to describe something that is intrinsic, elemental, or foundational.

Synonyms

essentially, fundamentally, inherently, intrinsically

Examples of usage

  • It is important to understand the concept elementally before moving on to more complex ideas.
  • She approached the problem elementally, breaking it down to its basic components.
  • The artist believed that art should speak to the viewer elementally, evoking raw emotions.
  • The scientist studied the chemical reaction elementally, focusing on the basic properties of the elements involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "elementally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elementarmente

🇮🇳 मूल रूप से

🇩🇪 elementar

🇮🇩 secara elemental

🇺🇦 елементарно

🇵🇱 elementarnie

🇯🇵 基本的に (きほんてきに)

🇫🇷 fondamentalement

🇪🇸 elementalmente

🇹🇷 elemental olarak

🇰🇷 기본적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل أساسي

🇨🇿 elementárně

🇸🇰 elementárne

🇨🇳 基本上 (jīběn shàng)

🇸🇮 elementarno

🇮🇸 grundvallaratriðum

🇰🇿 негізінен

🇬🇪 ფუნდამენტურად

🇦🇿 əsasən

🇲🇽 elementalmente

Etymology

The word 'elementally' is derived from the word 'elemental,' which comes from the Latin word 'elementalis,' meaning 'pertaining to the elements.' The concept of elements has been foundational in various fields such as science, philosophy, and alchemy. The term has evolved to signify a fundamental or essential quality, leading to the usage of 'elementally' to describe something in a basic or intrinsic manner.

See also: elemental, elementary, elements.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,129, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.