vital element or part
1element — el|e|ment W1S2 [ˈelımənt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(part)¦ 2 element of surprise/truth/risk/doubt etc 3¦(chemistry)¦ 4¦(people)¦ 5 the elements 6¦(heating)¦ 7 the elements of something 8¦(earth/air/fire/water)¦ 9 be in your element …
2vital — vi|tal W2 [ˈvaıtl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin vitalis of life , from vita life ] 1.) extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist = ↑crucial ▪ The work she does is absolutely vital . vital to ▪ …
3element — noun 1 one part of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ basic, core, critical, crucial, decisive, distinctive, essential, fundamental, important, key …
4vital — adj. VERBS ▪ be, prove, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ▪ consider sth, regard sth as (esp. BrE), s …
5element — n. 1. simple body, uncompounded body, ultimate part. 2. Constituent, component, ingredient, constituent principle, component part. 3. Proper state, proper sphere, natural medium, vital air. 4. [In pl.] Rudiments, first steps or principles,… …
6chemical element — Introduction also called element, any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes. Elements are the fundamental materials of which all matter is composed. This article considers the… …
7Rare earth element — Rare earth ore, shown with a United States penny for size comparison These rare …
8Classical element — For other uses of 4 elements, see Four elements (disambiguation). For other uses of 5 elements, see Five elements (disambiguation). Many philosophies and worldviews have a set of classical elements believed to reflect the simplest essential parts …
9Fire (classical element) — Fire has been an important part of many cultures and religions, from pre history to modern day, and was vital to the development of civilization. It has been regarded in many different fashions throughout history.Greek and Roman Tradition Fire is …
10trace element — Biochem. any element that is required in minute quantities for physiological functioning. Also called trace mineral. [1935 40] * * * ▪ biology also called Micronutrient, in biology, any chemical element required by living organisms in… …
