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elements

el·e·ments [ élləmənts ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. forces of weather: the forces of the weather, e.g. wind, cold, rain, or sunshine, especially when thought of as harsh and damaging
We're pretty exposed to the elements up here on the hilltop.

2. basic principles: the basic and most important things to be learned when studying a subject
She was endeavoring to teach us the elements of a good prose style.

3. christianity bread and wine in Communion: the bread and wine used in celebrating the Christian sacrament of Communion

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