Synonyms of elements

elements

noun

plural of element

as in principles

general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based

the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• principles
• grammar
• basis
• fundamentals
• essentials
• philosophy
• alphabet
• basics
• foundation
• rudiments
• law
• rule
• doctrine
• ABC(s)
• groundwork
• keystone
• bedrock
• cornerstone
• underpinning
• belief
• axiom
• tenet
• dogma
• nitty-gritty
• precept
• canon
• theorem
• standard
• faith

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• details
• trivia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elements

Played in fours, padel combines elements of tennis and squash. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

The designers retained many of the hotel’s original architectural elements, including the wrought-iron work behind the front desk, Waterford crystal chandeliers, elegant crown moldings and cornices, and the original King Cole oak bar. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Each silhouette has different elements to make the design functional and special. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Beyond rare earth elements, the study establishes a broader design principle for ion separation. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

There is bipartisan support for the core elements of the CLARITY Act, which would place blockchain and digital tokens firmly in the realm of mainstream finance. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2026

The pop-up elements are over 11 feet tall, and the piece weighs about 1,800 pounds, according to Lerew. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Winning a golf tournament is a difficult thing to do, with myriad factors and elements pouring ultimately into one formula. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Those elements will complement the analysis and coverage from the East Rutherford, NJ, stadium outside New York City whose sponsor must not be named under FIFA rules. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 July 2026