elemental
gb/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/ us/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
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Engelsk
alapvető, elemi, elementáris, elemállapotú, elementál, elemi szellem
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Brugsmønster:
elemental [noun]
It’s elemental that you back up your data before installing updates.
Alapvető, hogy biztonsági másolatot készíts az adataidról, mielőtt frissítéseket telepítesz.
The course starts with the elemental principles of design.
A kurzus a tervezés alapvető elveivel kezdődik.
They overlooked an elemental safety rule.
Læringseksempler
Good sleep is elemental for health.
A jó alvás alapvető az egészség szempontjából.
These are the elemental rules of the game.
Ezek a játék alapvető szabályai.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse with elementary: elementary is more common for schools and beginner level courses.
Betydning
basic and most important
Ordforbindelser
elemental truth
|elemental facts
|elemental principles
|elemental logic
|elemental skills
|elemental knowledge
|elemental rules
|elemental mistake
|elemental questions
|elemental needs
Synonymer
basic (more everyday and less formal)
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fundamental (often used in academic or formal contexts)
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essential (emphasizes necessity)
Antonymer
complex (not simple or basic)
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advanced (beyond the beginner/basic level)
Temaer
education
|thinking
|everyday_life
Definition
very basic and necessary
Extremely basic and necessary for understanding or doing something; fundamental.
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LITERARY
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elemi
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elementáris
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Brugsmønster:
elemental [noun]
The storm had an elemental power that made everyone fall silent.
A viharnak olyan elemi ereje volt, hogy mindenki elhallgatott.
The novel captures an elemental fear of darkness and isolation.
A regény megragadja a sötétségtől és az elszigeteltségtől való elemi félelmet.
She felt something elemental in the music, like wind and fire.
Læringseksempler
The sea can have elemental power.
A tengernek lehet elemi ereje.
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is often poetic; in everyday speech people usually say powerful, natural, or primal.
Betydning
like the raw forces of nature
Ordforbindelser
elemental power
|elemental force
|elemental energy
|elemental fury
|elemental fear
|elemental chaos
|elemental beauty
|elemental struggle
|elemental violence
|elemental nature
Synonymer
primal (more strongly connected to instinct and early human experience)
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untamed (emphasizes lack of control or domestication)
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raw (emphasizes lack of refinement)
Antonymer
civilized (controlled and shaped by society)
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artificial (made by people rather than natural)
Temaer
nature
|literature
|emotions
Definition
strong and natural, not controlled
Powerful, natural, and untamed, like the forces of nature; primal.
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LITERARY
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elemi
B2
Brugsmønster:
elemental [noun]
The game lets you choose elemental powers like fire and ice.
A játékban elemi erőket, például tüzet és jeget választhatsz.
In the legend, an elemental spirit guarded the spring.
A mondában egy elemi szellem őrizte a forrást.
The ritual calls on elemental air to carry the message.
Læringseksempler
The story has elemental spirits.
A történetben elemi szellemek szerepelnek.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse with chemical elements (like iron or oxygen); that is a different meaning.
Betydning
connected to earth, air, fire, water
Ordforbindelser
elemental fire
|elemental water
|elemental air
|elemental earth
|elemental spirit
|elemental being
|elemental realm
|elemental magic
|elemental plane
|elemental guardian
Synonymer
of the elements (a descriptive paraphrase rather than a single-word synonym)
Antonymer
nonmagical (not connected to mythic or magical elements)
Temaer
mythology
|fantasy
|culture
Definition
about earth, air, fire, and water (in stories)
Relating to the classical elements (earth, air, fire, and water), especially in mythology, astrology, or fantasy.
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TECHNICAL
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elemi
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elemállapotú
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Brugsmønster:
elemental [substance]
The supplement provides 30 mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Az étrend-kiegészítő tablettánként 30 mg elemi vasat tartalmaz.
Elemental sulfur is used in some agricultural treatments.
Elemi ként egyes mezőgazdasági kezelésekben használnak.
The report lists the soil’s elemental composition.
Læringseksempler
This label shows the amount of elemental iron.
Ez a címke az elemi vas mennyiségét tünteti fel.
Typisk fejl:
Elemental does not mean 'simple' here; it means 'in element form' (e.g., elemental iron).
Betydning
in pure chemical element form
Ordforbindelser
elemental iron
|elemental sulfur
|elemental carbon
|elemental mercury
|elemental composition
|elemental concentration
|elemental form
|elemental metals
|elemental impurities
|elemental content
Synonymer
uncombined (highlights not being part of a compound)
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pure (close in some contexts, but not identical)
Antonymer
compound (made of two or more elements chemically combined)
Temaer
science
|chemistry
|health
Definition
a pure chemical element, not a compound
In chemistry, consisting of a single chemical element and not combined into a compound.
NAVNEORD
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LITERARY
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elementál
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Brugsmønster:
an elemental; elementals
A fire elemental rose from the lava and blocked the path.
Egy tűzelementál emelkedett ki a lávából, és elállta az utat.
The wizard claimed he could bind an elemental to protect the village.
A varázsló azt állította, hogy meg tud kötni egy elementált, hogy megvédje a falut.
In the bestiary, elementals are described as guardians of the natural world.
Læringseksempler
The hero fights an elemental.
A hős egy elementállal harcol.
Typisk fejl:
Do not use this noun meaning in scientific contexts; it is mainly for fantasy or folklore.
Betydning
a spirit of an element
Ordforbindelser
summon an elemental
|fire elemental
|water elemental
|air elemental
|earth elemental
|an elemental guardian
|elemental creatures
|bind an elemental
|an elemental spirit
|fight an elemental
Synonymer
spirit (much broader; not specifically tied to elements)
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entity (generic, often used in fantasy settings)
Antonymer
mortal (a human or living being, not supernatural)
Temaer
fantasy
|mythology
|literature
Definition
a spirit linked to fire, water, air, or earth
A supernatural being or spirit associated with one of the classical elements, especially in fantasy and folklore.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
elemental
IPA
GB/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
US/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
Stavelser og tryk
ele - ment - al (3 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: elemental
Ordfamilie
Core family
element
noun B1
elementary
adjective A2
Udtryk
elemental analysis
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
test for chemical element makeup
a lab test to see which elements are in something
Eksempler
- The lab performed elemental analysis on the ash sample.
- Elemental analysis showed high levels of lead in the paint.
- They requested elemental analysis to confirm the alloy’s composition.
elemental diet
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
technical
liquid diet of simple nutrients
a medical liquid diet that is easy to digest
Eksempler
- Her doctor recommended an elemental diet to give her gut a rest.
- He was on an elemental diet for two weeks after the flare-up.
- The clinic provided instructions for starting an elemental diet safely.
Læringseksempler
- He is on an elemental diet.
elemental forces
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl fˈɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
powerful forces of nature
strong natural powers like wind and fire
Eksempler
- The village was shaped by the elemental forces of wind and sea.
- He wrote about humans battling elemental forces beyond their control.
- The rescue team waited for the elemental forces to calm down.
Læringseksempler
- The ship faced elemental forces.