as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
even if you're not planning on becoming a scientist, you should have an elemental knowledge of chemistry
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Recent Examples of elemental
Of course, the work done that day by Mercury, who died in 1991 at 45, remains elemental.
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
Then there are the 32 elegant and elemental guest rooms, ranging from single suites to an expansive, two-bedroom retreat, all light and airy with earth tones, hardwood floors, and handmade Oaxacan textiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
Then there are the 32 elegant and elemental guest rooms, ranging from single suites to an expansive, two-bedroom retreat, all light and airy with earth tones, hardwood floors, and handmade Oaxacan textiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
Adjective
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But unlike the basic Shahed which relies entirely on satellite navigation, the MS001 can identify objects on the ground using its thermal imager and AI and attack them.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And being close to her means your wardrobe is never basic, never late, and never out of the loop.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes the eyes are indifferent, mechanical, assessing the body as rudimentary meat.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some are fairly rudimentary – while others are extremely sophisticated and skilled.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over its introductory weekend in theaters, the third Man of Steel reboot released this millennium sold $125 million in tickets in North America.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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In its history, over 2.5 million young people have taken a free introductory flight through Young Eagles.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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There are numerous factors that could prevent Crocs stock from bouncing back: The Growth Narrative Is Broken: The drop from 20% to 3% growth indicates that something fundamental has shifted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Transparency is fundamental to accountability for journalists and opinion columnists like me.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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