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Elements vs Elemental - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between elements and elemental

is that elements is while elemental is (fantasy) a creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water they sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as air, earth, fire, or water.

As an adjective elemental is

(chemistry) of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

elements

English

Noun

(head) (p)
  • (pluralonly) Outdoor weather, such as wind or rain.
  • (pluralonly) The basic tenets of an area of knowledge.
  • (pluralonly) The bread and wine of the eucharist.

    • elemental

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)
  • basic, fundamental or elementary
  • of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water
  • (by extension) of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions

    • Noun

    (elementals) (en noun)
  • (fantasy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.