elements

/ˈɛl.ɪ.mənts/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thời tiết như gió hoặc mưa

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

This artifact was found deep in a cave where it was protected from the elements.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

các nguyên tắc cơ bản của một lĩnh vực kiến thức

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “elements” mean?

The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.

Is “elements” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.