elemental

Relating to the basic, essential, or fundamental parts of something; often associated with the forces of nature.

ruОтносящийся к основным, существенным или фундаментальным частям чего-либо; часто ассоциируется с силами природы.esRelativo a los componentes básicos, esenciales o fundamentales de algo; también relacionado con las fuerzas o fenómenos de la naturaleza.frRelatif aux parties essentielles, fondamentales ou premières de quelque chose ; souvent associé aux forces de la nature ou à des principes de base.deBezieht sich auf die Grundlagen, das Wesentliche oder die fundamentalen Bestandteile von etwas; oft mit den Urkräften der Natur verbunden.ptRelativo aos elementos básicos, essenciais ou fundamentais de algo; frequentemente associado às forças da natureza.zh指与基本、本质或根本部分相关的；常与自然力量（如四大元素）相关联。arصفة تشير إلى ما يتعلق بالعناصر الأساسية أو الجوهرية أو الأولية لشيء ما، وكثيرًا ما ترتبط بقوى الطبيعة البدائية.

1. Fundamental or basic B2 formal

   Relating to the most basic or essential parts of something.

   • The elemental principles of physics are taught in high school.
   • Understanding grammar is elemental to learning a language.
   • The elemental needs of humans include food, water, and shelter.

   ruОсновнойesElemental (fundamental o básico)frélémentairedeGrundlegendptFundamentalzh基本的arأساسي

   Synonyms: basicelementaryessentialfundamentalprimaryprimitiverudimentaryunderlying

   Antonyms: incidentalinessentialsecondarysuperficial

2. Related to natural forces B2 formal

   Relating to the powerful forces of nature, such as wind, fire, water, and earth.

   • The storm unleashed elemental fury upon the coast.
   • The elemental power of the volcano was terrifying.
   • Ancient cultures worshipped elemental spirits of the earth and sky.

   ruСтихийныйesElemental (relativo a las fuerzas de la naturaleza)frRelatif aux forces de la naturedeElementarptElementalzh元素的arمتعلق بقوى الطبيعة

   Synonyms: naturalprimalprimitiveprimordialrawuntamedwild

3. Primitive or primal C1 formal

   Relating to a raw, unrefined, or primitive state.

   • The artist captured the elemental beauty of the human form.
   • There was an elemental rage in his voice.
   • The cave paintings represent an elemental form of human expression.

   ruПервобытныйesElemental, primitivo o primordialfrPrimitif ou origineldeUrsprünglichptPrimitivozh原始的arبدائي

   Synonyms: basicfundamentalprimalprimevalprimitiveprimordialrawrudimentary

   Antonyms: advancedcivilizedcomplexcultivateddevelopedrefinedsophisticated

• more elemental comparative form
• most elemental superlative form