Synonyms for element
ˈɛl ə məntel·e·ment

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1. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   chemical element

2. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   member

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1. elementnoun

   Part, a substance, quantity, or amount that is the result of the division of something greater, is the general word, including all the others of this group. A fragment is the result of breaking, rending, or disruption of some kind, while a piece may be smoothly or evenly separated and have a certain completeness in itself. A piece is often taken for a sample; a fragment scarcely would be. Division and fraction are always regarded as in connection with the total; divisions may be equal or unequal; a fraction is one of several equal parts into which the whole is supposed to be divided. A portion is a part viewed with reference to some one who is to receive it or some special purpose to which it is to be applied; in a restaurant one portion (i. e., the amount designed for one person) is sometimes, by special order, served to two; a share is a part to which one has or may acquire a right in connection with others; an instalment is one of a series of proportionate payments that are to be continued till the entire claim is discharged; a particle is an exceedingly small part. A component, constituent, ingredient, or element is a part of some compound or mixture; an element is necessary to the existence, as a component or constituent is necessary to the completeness of that which it helps to compose; an ingredient may be foreign or accidental. A subdivision is a division of a division. We speak of a segment of a circle. Compare PARTICLE; PORTION.

   Synonyms:
   atom, component, constituent, division, fraction, fragment, ingredient, instalment, member, part, part, particle, piece, portion, section, segment, share, subdivision

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1. element

   Synonyms:
   component, part, atom

   Antonyms:
   whole, total, mass, aggregate

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. component, constituent, element, factor, ingredientnoun

   an abstract part of something

   "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"

   Synonyms:
   chemical element, grammatical constituent, cistron, component, portion, factor, gene, divisor, part, agent, ingredient, component part, fixings, constituent, broker

2. component, constituent, elementnoun

   an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

   "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"

   Synonyms:
   chemical element, grammatical constituent, component, portion, factor, part, ingredient, component part, constituent

3. chemical element, elementnoun

   any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

   Synonyms:
   component, ingredient, constituent, chemical element, factor

4. elementnoun

   the most favorable environment for a plant or animal

   "water is the element of fishes"

   Synonyms:
   ingredient, component, constituent, chemical element, factor

5. elementnoun

   one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe

   "the alchemists believed that there were four elements"

   Synonyms:
   ingredient, component, constituent, chemical element, factor

6. elementnoun

   the situation in which you are happiest and most effective

   "in your element"

   Synonyms:
   ingredient, component, constituent, chemical element, factor

7. elementnoun

   a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

   Synonyms:
   ingredient, component, constituent, chemical element, factor

Matched Categories

1. • Environment
   • Part
   • Situation
   • Straight Line
   • Substance

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1. piece of the puzzle

   Submitted by Kdietz1975 on July 13, 2026  

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1. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   simple body, uncompounded body, ultimate part

2. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   constituent, component, ingredient, constituent principle, component part

3. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   proper state, proper sphere

4. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   rudiment, first principle, essential point

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1. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   constituent, ingredient

2. elementnoun

   Synonyms:
   rudiments, first principles

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1. List of paraphrases for "element":

   component, factor, elements, item, aspect, part, feature, ingredient, factors, piece, components, point, élément, thing, items, plank, pillar, 'élément

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How to use element in a sentence?

1. Patrick De Nicola:

   The only thing I had left was the element of surprise.

2. Euan Graham:

   In its last policy paper in 2016, New Zealand talked about climate change and non-traditional concerns, things such as piracy and smuggling, while very much in third place was regional competition. This is now a central element, this will be welcomed by key international allies.

3. Edward Bernays:

   The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.

4. Matt Simpson:

   If he's going to be forced to sign it, then it brings another (element) of uncertainty to this phase one trade deal, which then pushes back into next year.

5. Georgios Hatzimanolis:

   As we move into the Christmas period, it will have a really big impact on [ supply chains ] and this is the most important element right now.