elemental
gb/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/ us/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
C1
English
alapvető, elemi, elementáris, elemállapotú, elementál, elemi szellem
C1
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Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with elementary: elementary is more common for schools and beginner level courses.
Meaning
basic and most important
Collocations
elemental truth
|elemental facts
|elemental principles
|elemental logic
|elemental skills
|elemental knowledge
|elemental rules
|elemental mistake
|elemental questions
|elemental needs
Synonyms
basic (more everyday and less formal)
|
fundamental (often used in academic or formal contexts)
|
essential (emphasizes necessity)
Antonyms
complex (not simple or basic)
|
advanced (beyond the beginner/basic level)
Themes
education
|thinking
|everyday_life
Definition
very basic and necessary
Extremely basic and necessary for understanding or doing something; fundamental.
C1
LITERARY
2
elemi
B2
elementáris
C1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
The sea can have elemental power.
A tengernek lehet elemi ereje.
Common mistake:
This meaning is often poetic; in everyday speech people usually say powerful, natural, or primal.
Meaning
like the raw forces of nature
Collocations
elemental power
|elemental force
|elemental energy
|elemental fury
|elemental fear
|elemental chaos
|elemental beauty
|elemental struggle
|elemental violence
|elemental nature
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
civilized (controlled and shaped by society)
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artificial (made by people rather than natural)
Themes
nature
|literature
|emotions
Definition
strong and natural, not controlled
Powerful, natural, and untamed, like the forces of nature; primal.
C1
LITERARY
3
elemi
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
The story has elemental spirits.
A történetben elemi szellemek szerepelnek.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with chemical elements (like iron or oxygen); that is a different meaning.
Meaning
connected to earth, air, fire, water
Collocations
elemental fire
|elemental water
|elemental air
|elemental earth
|elemental spirit
|elemental being
|elemental realm
|elemental magic
|elemental plane
|elemental guardian
Synonyms
of the elements (a descriptive paraphrase rather than a single-word synonym)
Antonyms
nonmagical (not connected to mythic or magical elements)
Themes
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
C1
elemállapotú
C2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
This label shows the amount of elemental iron.
Ez a címke az elemi vas mennyiségét tünteti fel.
Common mistake:
Elemental does not mean 'simple' here; it means 'in element form' (e.g., elemental iron).
Meaning
in pure chemical element form
Collocations
elemental iron
|elemental sulfur
|elemental carbon
|elemental mercury
|elemental composition
|elemental concentration
|elemental form
|elemental metals
|elemental impurities
|elemental content
Synonyms
uncombined (highlights not being part of a compound)
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pure (close in some contexts, but not identical)
Antonyms
compound (made of two or more elements chemically combined)
Themes
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.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
5
elementál
C1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
The hero fights an elemental.
A hős egy elementállal harcol.
Common mistake:
Do not use this noun meaning in scientific contexts; it is mainly for fantasy or folklore.
Meaning
a spirit of an element
Collocations
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
Synonyms
spirit (much broader; not specifically tied to elements)
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entity (generic, often used in fantasy settings)
Antonyms
mortal (a human or living being, not supernatural)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
elemental
IPA
GB/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
US/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl/
Syllables & stress
ele - ment - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: elemental
Word family
Core family
element
noun B1
elementary
adjective A2
Expressions
elemental analysis
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
test for chemical element makeup
a lab test to see which elements are in something
Examples
- 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
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The ship faced elemental forces.