elemental meaning and definition

ELEMENTAL adjective

Definition of elemental (adjective)

1. relating to or being an element
   • "elemental sulphur"
2. relating to severe atmospheric conditions
   • "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard
3. of or being the essential or basic part
   • "an elementary need for love and nurturing"
   • synonyms: elementary, primary