English

Noun

element (plural: elements)

1. Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons. Synonym: chemical element
2. One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air. Classical element
3. Something small (e.g. an element of doubt)
4. A place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
5. A necessary aspect or component of an action to be considered a certain type of crime by law. All of the legal aspects specified by law must be committed or present for an action to be considered a violation of the law and must be proven at a criminal trial for a conviction.

Translations

• Breton: elfenn f -où pl (1) (2 ?)
• Bulgarian: елемент m (1)
• Finnish: alkuaine (1, 2); elementti (2, 4); häivähdys (3)
• German: Element n
• Polish: pierwiastek m (1), żywioł m (2), element m