noun🔗ShareÉlémental(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. "L'élémental de l'air, un lutin espiègle, jouait souvent des tours aux écoliers.mythologyreligionphilosophysupernaturalelementbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉlémentaireOf, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)."The scientist studied the elemental components of the soil sample. "Le scientifique a étudié les composants élémentaires de l'échantillon de sol.elementchemistrysciencematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFondamental, élémentaireBasic, fundamental or elementary."The elemental rules of grammar are essential for writing good sentences. "Les règles fondamentales de la grammaire sont essentielles pour écrire de bonnes phrases.elementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉlémentaireOf 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. "Les Grecs anciens croyaient que les forces élémentaires du feu et de l'eau étaient essentielles à toute vie.elementphilosophymythologynaturetheoryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉlémentaire, lié aux forces de la nature(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. "Les forces élémentaires de la tempête ont retardé le bus scolaire.natureweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
