element
Translation
element, component, factor, part
Examples
Water is composed of two elements.
Water is composed of two elements.
Trust is a key element of friendship.
Trust is a key element of friendship.
There is an element of risk involved.
There is an element of risk involved.
Grammar Patterns
((an element of sth.)) a part of sth. A good story needs an element of surprise.
((the key element)) the most important part Communication is the key element in a team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: component, part, factor, ingredient
Etymology
From Latin 'elementum', meaning 'rudiment, first principle'.
Memory Tips
Think of the periodic table of elements in chemistry, which lists the basic building blocks of matter.