Element
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A fundamental or essential part of something, or a substance that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances. Elements are the basic constituents that combine to form complex entities.
“Trust is a crucial element in building strong and lasting relationships.”
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Contains ELE- opening with four vowels (E, E, E); watch for -MENT ending
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; good for -MENT suffix patterns with common letters
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