Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [el-uh-muh nt]
- /ˈɛl ə mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [el-uh-muh nt]
- /ˈɛl ə mənt/
Definitions of subelement word
- noun subelement a component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts into which a whole may be resolved by analysis: Bricks and mortar are elements of every masonry wall. 1
- noun subelement Chemistry. one of a class of substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means. 1
- noun subelement a natural habitat, sphere of activity, environment, etc.: to be in one's element; Water is the element of fish. 1
- noun subelement elements. atmospheric agencies or forces; weather: a ruddy complexion from exposure to the elements. the rudimentary principles of an art, science, etc.: the elements of grammar. the bread and wine of the Eucharistic service. 1
- noun subelement any group of people singled out within a larger group by identifiable behavior patterns, common interests, ethnic similarities, etc.: He worried that the protest rally would attract the radical element. 1
- noun subelement one of the substances, usually earth, water, air, and fire, formerly regarded as constituting the material universe. 1
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Origin of subelement
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin elementum one of the four elements, letter of the alphabet, first principle, rudiment
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Parts of speech for Subelement
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subelement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
subelement usage trend in Literature
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