elemental
Raw and fundamental
Elemental means relating to the basic forces or components of something.
The elemental power of the storm suggests nature's raw, fundamental energy.
In chemistry, elemental refers to a substance in its pure, uncombined form: elemental carbon, elemental iron.
The word often carries overtones of primal force—something stripped to its essence, unrefined and powerful: an elemental struggle for survival.
Fundamental in nature
- essentialFundamentally necessary
- coreCentral essential portion
- primaryChief in importance
- underlyingExisting beneath the surface
intrinsic · foundational · rudimentary · principle · root · bedrock · cornerstone · indispensable
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
- windAir current outdoors
- rainWater dropping from clouds
flood · earthquake · volcano · wildfire · avalanche · tsunami · blizzard · hurricane
Complete disorder and confusion
- genesisPoint of creation
- originsPoints where things start
- creationMaking something exist
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
ancient · timeless · primal · beginning · dawn · inception · archetypal · raw
Graceful, slender woman
- undineFemale water spirit
- salamanderTailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- gnomeMythical underground dwarf
- djinnSpirit in Arab folklore
water sprite · fire spirit · nature spirit · genius loci · animate · ensouled · guardian · manifest
Combustion with flames
- waterClear essential liquid
- earthSoil or electrical grounding
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- aetherHypothetical light-wave medium
quintessence · Aristotle · humors · temperament · ether · void · natural philosophy · cosmology
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- sulfurYellow combustible element
phosphorus · iron · copper · zinc · calcium · potassium · magnesium · periodic table
Calling forth deliberately
- conjurationMagical act of summoning
- evocationCalling forth to mind
- bindingLegally or morally required
- masteryComplete skill or control
attunement · affinity · channeling · manipulation · control · sorcery · incantation · invocation
basic
Fundamental in nature
underlying · intrinsic · foundational · rudimentary · principle · root · bedrock · cornerstone · indispensable · pivotal
storm
Severe atmospheric disturbance
rain · flood · earthquake · volcano · wildfire · avalanche · tsunami · blizzard · hurricane · tornado
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
cosmic · ancient · timeless · primal · beginning · dawn · inception · archetypal · raw · untamed
sylph
Graceful, slender woman
- undineFemale water spirit
- salamanderTailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- gnomeMythical underground dwarf
djinn · water sprite · fire spirit · nature spirit · genius loci · animate · ensouled · guardian · manifest · embodiment
fire
Combustion with flames
aether · quintessence · Aristotle · humors · temperament · ether · void · natural philosophy · cosmology · correspondence
hydrogen
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
sulfur · phosphorus · iron · copper · zinc · calcium · potassium · magnesium · periodic table · atomic
summoning
Calling forth deliberately
- conjurationMagical act of summoning
- evocationCalling forth to mind
- bindingLegally or morally required
mastery · attunement · affinity · channeling · manipulation · control · sorcery · incantation · invocation · ritual
- fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, elf
- magicwizard, wand, sorcerer, witchcraft, mage
- mythical creaturesdragon, dragons, vampire, vampires, werewolf
- supernatural beingsghost, demon, phantom, specter, banshee
- creature typesmammal, bird, reptile, fish, insect
- fantasy creatureself, dwarf, orc, fairy, goblin
elementalcomplex
Having many interconnected parts
complicated · intricate · elaborate · sophisticated · convoluted
elementalsecondary
Lesser in rank
derivative · incidental · peripheral · minor · ancillary
elementalsophisticated
Worldly and cultured
refined · evolved · developed · advanced · cultivated
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
- in one's elementIdeally suited to surroundings
- chemical elementFundamental pure substance
- element of surpriseAdvantage through unpredictability
- out of one's elementIn uncomfortable, unfamiliar surroundings
- elementary, my dear WatsonCatchphrase claiming simple logic