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
3. of or being the essential or basic part
- an elementary need for love and nurturing
Similar word(s): basic, basal, elementary, primary
noun
1. (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.