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elemental
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el·e·men·tal  (l-mntl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or being an element.
2.
a. Fundamental or essential; basic.
b. Of or relating to fundamentals; elementary.
c. Constituting an integral part; inborn.
3. Of such character as to resemble a force of nature in power or effect: elemental violence.
n.
In certain occult systems, an inhabitant of one of the four elements, especially any of the beings described by Paracelsus as intermediate in corporeality between humans and spirits.

ele·mental·ly adv.

elemental
Adjective
of or like basic and powerful natural forces or passions
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.elemental - relating to or being an element; "elemental sulphur"
2.elemental - relating to severe atmospheric conditions; "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard
3.elemental - of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing"
basic - pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities"

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