elements

The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.

Noun plural, plural only

  1. The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.
    • This artifact was found deep in a cave where it was protected from the elements.
    • Shelter from the elements is a basic survival need for humans.
  2. The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.
  3. The bread and wine of the Eucharist.

Noun form of, plural

  1. plural of element