adjective / noun
elemental
Relating to the fundamental forces of nature.
The storm reveals the elemental power of wind and water.
Etymology
Element refers to a basic constituent of the world. Elemental evokes nature at that fundamental level, particularly its powerful physical forces.
More examples
- The volcano's eruption reminds us of nature's elemental fury.
- In the legend, a fire elemental guards the mountain.
- The story describes elementals that control earth, air, fire, and water.
Forms
elemental · elementals
element noun — A basic natural substance in ancient thought.
Similar words
- natural
- Describes anything from nature, not specifically its fundamental forces.