the element

Definitions

A fundamental, irreducible substance that cannot be broken down into simpler chemical components.

A distinct or essential part of a complex whole.

A person's natural or most comfortable environment or social setting.

Examples

The element of surprise is crucial for a successful magic trick.

Gold is the element that has been highly valued by civilizations for thousands of years.

Synonyms

the component the constituent the fundamental part the basic unit the essential feature the ingredient the factor

Antonyms

the whole the entirety the complex system the aggregate the total the compound the complete structure