# elemental

> English word · Adjective · IPA /(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/ · frequency rank #17,605

## Definitions
1. Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
2. Basic, fundamental or elementary.
3. Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.
4. Of, or relating to a force of nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.

## Etymology
From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.

## Easily confused with
- **elements** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/elemental-vs-elements)
- **elementary** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/elemental-vs-elementary)
- **element** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/element-vs-elemental)

## Common misspellings (13)
`eelmental`, `eleemntal`, `elemenatl`, `elemenntal`, `elementall`, `elementla`, `elementtal`, `elemetnal`, `elemmental`, `elemnetal`, `ellemental`, `elmeental`, `leemental`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/elemental