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Added 6 October 2026

elemental

/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/ adjective

Latin root: elementālis Wiktionary

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Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
Basic, fundamental or elementary.
Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.

noun

A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

Origin

From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.

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