Elemental meaning

What does “elemental” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“elemental” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: relating to or being an element.

elemental

adjective

  1. relating to or being an element

    “elemental sulphur”

  2. relating to severe atmospheric conditions

    “a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe”

  3. of or being the essential or basic part

    “an elementary need for love and nurturing”

    “a basal reader”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University