noun🔗ShareElementargeist(theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water."The elemental of the air, a mischievous sprite, often played tricks on the school children. "Der Elementargeist der Luft, ein schelmisches Geisterwesen, spielte oft Streiche mit den Schulkindern.mythologyreligionphilosophysupernaturalelementbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareElementar, elementarischOf, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)."The scientist studied the elemental components of the soil sample. "Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die elementaren Bestandteile der Bodenprobe.elementchemistrysciencematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGrundlegend, elementarBasic, fundamental or elementary."The elemental rules of grammar are essential for writing good sentences. "Die grundlegenden Regeln der Grammatik sind für das Schreiben guter Sätze unerlässlich.elementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareElementar, elementarischOf the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water."The ancient Greeks believed that the elemental forces of fire and water were essential to all life. "Die alten Griechen glaubten, dass die elementaren Kräfte von Feuer und Wasser für alles Leben unerlässlich waren.elementphilosophymythologynaturetheoryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareElementar, naturgewaltig(by extension) Of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions."The elemental forces of the storm made the school bus late. "Die naturgewaltigen Kräfte des Sturms verspäteten den Schulbus.natureweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
