noun
element
EL-uh-muhnt/ˈelɪmənt/
A constituent part of a larger whole.
The small separate piece is one element of the larger matching structure.
Etymology
Latin elementum named a first principle or matter in its most basic form. Applied to earth, air, fire, and water as constituents of everything, it developed the general sense of a basic component.
In context
they each have a different part of a Harmony and that Harmony corresponds to an aspect an element of creation of the World As We Now know it today
More examples
- The designer arranges the visual elements on the page.
- Each element of the budget needs careful review.
- Humor adds an unexpected element to the story.
Forms
element · elements