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Definition element in British English

element noun

[countable] noun
/ˈelɪmənt/
1

an important basic part of something complicated, for example a system or plan

Example

Our new management system includes two essential elements.

Example

Advertising is not the only element in the marketing process.

Example

Fieldwork is a key element of this course.

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1.1

one set of people in a group or organization

Example

The article reflected the views of extreme right-wing elements in the party.

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2

a substance that consists of only one type of atom

Example

hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements

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3

a small but important amount of a particular quality or feeling

Example

There is an element of truth in what she said.

Example

The element of surprise could be one of our best weapons.

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4

the part of a piece of electrical equipment that produces heat

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5

earth, air, fire, or water, considered in the past to be the substances that all things were made of

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The hood provides added protection against the elements.

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Definition element in British English