B1 noun Neutral

عنصر

/ʕun.sˤur/

A fundamental part or feature of something larger. It can refer to a chemical element, a component of a plan, or a member of a group.

Examples

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1

الأكسجين عنصر أساسي للحياة.

Oxygen is an essential element for life.

2

هذا هو العنصر المفقود في لغزنا.

This is the missing element in our puzzle.

3

يجب توافر عناصر الأمان في المصنع.

Safety elements must be available in the factory.

Word Family

Noun
عنصر
Adjective
عنصري
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Elements' of the periodic table.

Quick Quiz

يعتبر الصدق ___اً أساسياً في الصداقة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: عنصراً

Examples

1

الأكسجين عنصر أساسي للحياة.

academic

Oxygen is an essential element for life.

2

هذا هو العنصر المفقود في لغزنا.

everyday

This is the missing element in our puzzle.

3

يجب توافر عناصر الأمان في المصنع.

business

Safety elements must be available in the factory.

4

يتكون البحث من عدة عناصر.

academic

The research consists of several components.

5

أنت عنصر فعال في فريقنا.

informal

You are an active member/element of our team.

Word Family

Noun
عنصر
Adjective
عنصري

Common Collocations

عنصر كيميائي chemical element
عنصر أساسي essential element
عنصر مفاجأة element of surprise
عناصر القوة elements of strength
عنصر بشري human element

Common Phrases

عنصر فعال

effective element

عناصر النجاح

elements of success

بناءً على العناصر

based on the elements

Often Confused With

عنصر vs عنصرية

Unsuriyya means racism, while Unsur means element.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic writing to describe the parts of a theory or components of a system.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure plural form 'Anasir' is used when referring to multiple components.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Elements' of the periodic table.

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Word Origin

Originally meant origin or lineage, later evolved to mean a fundamental component.

Grammar Patterns

Noun (masculine) Plural: Anasir (عناصر)

Quick Quiz

يعتبر الصدق ___اً أساسياً في الصداقة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: عنصراً

More academic words

علاقة

B1

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected. In academic writing, it often describes the correlation between variables.

إبراز

B2

The act of making something prominent, visible, or emphasizing its importance. In writing, it refers to highlighting key points or arguments.

افتراض

B1

Something that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, even without proof. It is a fundamental part of building a hypothesis.

إجراء

B1

An action or series of actions performed in a specific order. It often refers to official steps or measures taken to achieve a result.

إجرائي

B2

Relating to established or official ways of doing something. In research, it often refers to the practical steps or definitions used in a study.

أهمية

B1

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Used constantly in IELTS introductions to state why a topic is worth discussing.

إحصاء

B1

The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole.

اقتباس

B1

A passage or expression that is quoted or cited from a text or speaker.

اكتساب

B1

The process of getting or learning something, such as a skill, habit, or knowledge. It implies a gradual process of internalizing something.

تحليل

B1

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding.

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