noun element any of the data needed or used to make certain calculations, solve a particular problem, etc. 0
noun element on certain electric typewriters, a hollow, metal ball with raised letters, symbols, etc. that print as the corresponding keys are depressed 0
noun element any substance that cannot be separated into different substances by ordinary chemical methods: all matter is composed of such substances: elements can be transformed into other elements by radioactive decay or by nuclear reactions 0
noun element one item of data, as in an array (sense 7) 0
noun element the bread and wine of Communion 0
noun element any device with terminals at which it can be connected with other electrical devices 0
noun element the wire coil that becomes glowing hot, as in an electric oven 0
noun element an infinitesimal part of any magnitude; differential 0
noun element the point, line, etc. that generates a line, surface, etc. 0
noun element a part of a set or configuration, as a side of a triangle or a number in a matrix 0
noun element a subdivision of a unit or formation 0
noun element One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based. 0
noun element A small part of the whole. 0
noun element (plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains. 0
