elemental

• Relativo aos elementos básicos, essenciais ou fundamentais de algo; frequentemente associado às forças da natureza.

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

1. Fundamental or basicB2formal

   Relating to the most basic or essential parts of something.

   Fundamental

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbasicelementaryessentialfundamentalprimaryprimitiverudimentaryunderlying

   Antônimosincidentalinessentialsecondarysuperficial

2. Related to natural forcesB2formal

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

   Elemental

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnaturalprimalprimitiveprimordialrawuntamedwild

3. Primitive or primalC1formal

   Relating to a raw, unrefined, or primitive state.

   Primitivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbasicfundamentalprimalprimevalprimitiveprimordialrawrudimentary

   Antônimosadvancedcivilizedcomplexcultivateddevelopedrefinedsophisticated