# elegant vs element

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### elegant
*adjective · IPA /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ · frequency rank #7,682*
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.

### element
*noun · IPA /ˈɛlɪmənt/ · frequency rank #3,228*
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

## Source
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