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element
element /ˈɛləmənt/
noun
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(
)
An abstract part of something
(
constituent
, ingredient
, factor
, component
, element
)
an abstract part of something
Jealousy was a component of his character
jealousy was a component of his character
Two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
The grammatical elements of a sentence
the grammatical elements of a sentence
A key factor in her success
a key factor in her success
Humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
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()
An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
(
component
, constituent
, element
)
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
Spare components for cars
spare components for cars
A component or constituent element of a system
a component or constituent element of a system
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()
Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
(
chemical element
, element
)
any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
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()
The most favorable environment for a plant or animal
(
element
)
the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
Water is the element of fishes
water is the element of fishes
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A straight line that generates a cylinder or cone
(
element
)
a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone
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The situation in which you are happiest and most effective
(
element
)
the situation in which you are happiest and most effective
In your element
in your element
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One of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
(
element
)
one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
The alchemists believed that there were four elements
the alchemists believed that there were four elements
housing
housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
noun
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()
Structures collectively in which people are housed
(
living accommodations
, lodging
, housing
)
structures collectively in which people are housed
The housing development provided affordable homes for families.
The housing development provided affordable homes for families.
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Stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
(
caparison
, housing
, trapping
)
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
The knight's horse was adorned with ornate trapping for the ceremony.
The knight's horse was adorned with ornate trapping for the ceremony.
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A protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
(
housing
)
a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
The machinery's housing ensured its delicate components were protected from external damage.
The machinery's housing ensured its delicate components were protected from external damage.
begetter
begetter /bɪˈɡɛtər/
noun
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[Archaic]
A male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
(
begetter
[Archaic] , male parent
, poppa
[Informal, N. American] , father
)
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
His father was born in Atlanta
his father was born in Atlanta
quasi-stellar radio source
quasi-stellar radio source /ˌkwaːziˈstɛlər ˈreɪdioʊ ˈsɔːrs/
noun
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A starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
(
quasar
, quasi-stellar radio source
)
a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
