What is the meaning of elemental?

adjective

  • Relating to or being an element.
    • usage: "elemental sulphur"
  • Relating to severe atmospheric conditions. "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe- J. K. Howard
  • Of or being the essential or basic part.
    • usage: "an elementary need for love and nurturing"
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