basic element

noun phrase

Meaning

A fundamental component or essential part that serves as the foundation for a larger system, concept, or structure.

Examples

Trust is the basic element of any healthy relationship.
The basic element of the new curriculum is critical thinking.

Synonyms: part, base, component, fundamental

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basic element

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈɛlɪmənt/

Definition

A fundamental component or essential part that serves as the foundation for a larger system, concept, or structure.

Examples

Trust is the basic element of any healthy relationship.
The basic element of the new curriculum is critical thinking.
Water is a basic element required for all known forms of life.

Synonyms of basic element

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