Synonyms for elements
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.
Shelter from the elements is a basic survival need for humans.
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In popular language, an element is any essential constituent; the ancients believed that the universe was made up of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water; a storm is spoken of as a manifestation of the fury of the elements.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| elements | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- alphabet3, rudiment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alphabet3 = 3 syllables).