elements

2. The parts or features that make up something.

Trust is one of the key elements of a good friendship.

3. The weather, especially when it is bad.

We stayed inside and sheltered from the elements.

4. The basic subjects or skills taught in a course.

The class covers the elements of reading and writing.

5. A simple chemical substance that cannot be split into smaller parts.

Gold and iron are both elements found in nature.