element in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
element in Marathi मराठी
element in Sindhi سنڌي
element in English
- element⇄element, noun.
1. one of the simple substances, such as gold, iron, carbon, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen. An element cannot be separated into simpler parts by ordinary chemical means. There are over 100 elements, each composed of atoms that are chem - element⇄expr. be in one's element, to be in the surroundings in which one feels at home.
Ex. A real bookworm, he is in his element in the library. - element⇄expr. be out of one's element, to be away from the surroundings in which one feels at home.
Ex. She was out of her element on the farm. When they came to make boards ... they were quite out of their element (Daniel Defoe). - element⇄expr. the elements,
a. the forces of the air, especially in bad weather.
Ex. The raging storm seemed a war of the elements.
b. the bread and wine used in the Eucharist.