C1 noun Neutral

element

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

A fundamental part or characteristic that makes up a whole, or one of the basic substances that cannot be broken down by chemical means. It often refers to a specific factor or ingredient within a complex situation or system.

Beispiele

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1

Trust is a key element in any long-lasting friendship.

Trust is a crucial component in any enduring friendship.

2

The defendant's intent is a necessary element of the crime that the prosecution must prove.

The defendant's intention is a required part of the crime that the prosecution needs to demonstrate.

3

There's an element of truth in what he says, even if he's exaggerating.

There is a small amount of truth in what he says, even if he is overstating it.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
element
Adverb
elementally
Adjektiv
elemental
Verwandt
elementality
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Periodic Table of Elements'—these are the fundamental building blocks of everything in the universe.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of surprise was what allowed the underdog team to win the match.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: element

Beispiele

1

Trust is a key element in any long-lasting friendship.

everyday

Trust is a crucial component in any enduring friendship.

2

The defendant's intent is a necessary element of the crime that the prosecution must prove.

formal

The defendant's intention is a required part of the crime that the prosecution needs to demonstrate.

3

There's an element of truth in what he says, even if he's exaggerating.

informal

There is a small amount of truth in what he says, even if he is overstating it.

4

Each chemical element is defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.

academic

Every chemical substance is identified by the quantity of protons in its center.

5

Customer feedback is a vital element of our product development cycle.

business

Input from customers is an essential part of our process for creating new products.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
element
Adverb
elementally
Adjektiv
elemental
Verwandt
elementality

Häufige Kollokationen

key element a crucial or central part
essential element a necessary component
element of surprise an unexpected factor in a plan
trace element a chemical element present in very small amounts
human element the role or influence of people in a system

Häufige Phrasen

in one's element

in a situation where one is comfortable and performing well

braving the elements

going outside despite bad weather

out of one's element

in a situation that is unfamiliar or where one lacks confidence

Wird oft verwechselt mit

element vs factor

A factor usually refers to something that contributes to a result, while an element is a constituent part of a whole.

element vs component

Component is often used for physical parts of a machine, whereas element is more common for abstract qualities or chemistry.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'element' when discussing the basic building blocks of a concept, theory, or physical substance. In plural form ('the elements'), it often specifically refers to weather conditions like wind and rain.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'element' to mean 'item' in a list; however, 'element' implies that the part is integral to the nature of the whole, not just a random item.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Periodic Table of Elements'—these are the fundamental building blocks of everything in the universe.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'elementum', meaning 'first principle' or 'rudiment', likely referring to the basic letters of the alphabet.

Grammatikmuster

element of + [noun] key/essential element in/of + [noun] plural form: elements
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western history, the four classical elements—earth, water, air, and fire—were believed to compose all matter.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of surprise was what allowed the underdog team to win the match.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: element

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untangous

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recelerine

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hyperlocate

C1

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C1

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deequacy

C1

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cojunctic

C1

A cojunctic is a specific constituent part or an individual element within a linked logical set or complex structure. In technical contexts, it refers to one of several items that are joined together to form a functional or logical whole.

homothermty

C1

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