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
Developed by Canadian studio Yellow Brick Games, Eternal Strands is an action-adventure game that lets players fight against towering giants with elemental magic.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Use this elemental energy to move toward your goals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The need for speed The paper describing the new developments, done by a collaboration between Chinese and German researchers, focuses on one aspect of the challenges posed by lithium-sulfur batteries: the relatively slow chemical reaction between lithium ions and elemental sulfur.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
The elemental dark forces informing so much of Lynch’s work went far beyond fire, and icy pathology.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Use this elemental energy to move toward your goals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The need for speed The paper describing the new developments, done by a collaboration between Chinese and German researchers, focuses on one aspect of the challenges posed by lithium-sulfur batteries: the relatively slow chemical reaction between lithium ions and elemental sulfur.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
The elemental dark forces informing so much of Lynch’s work went far beyond fire, and icy pathology.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
Adjective
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This is basic and consists of a sink, fridge, some cabinetry, and an electric cooktop, though there is space to add more appliances.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, basic economy tickets do not grant access to Delta Sky Club.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Florida, long a leader in elementary reading, continued to do better than most states at fourth-grade reading, even as its scores dropped from 2022 and from the pre-pandemic high in 2017.—
Steven Walker,
Orlando Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw improvement in elementary math scores in 2024, but otherwise remained relatively stagnant, according to new data released Wednesday.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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The new entrenchment tools genuinely come in handy, allowing players to build rudimentary fox holes and trenches that are useful to weather an enemy assault.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some of its elements were rudimentary, in a way that revealed the divides in American society: instructors spoke about healthy eating, and a motivational speaker gave a talk on how to project confidence.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Heat will hold an introductory press conference for Wiggins, Mitchell and Kyle Anderson on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Kaseya Center ahead of their first practice with the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rather than injecting the regular introductory weekly dose, people are only taking half that amount or less.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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This innovative solution tackles a fundamental challenge in logistics: maximizing space utilization and reducing shipping costs.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Howard | Reuters Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared to be unfamiliar with fundamental elements of the Medicare and Medicaid programs Thursday during his second Senate confirmation hearing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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