importantelement
nounUK /ɪmˈpɔːtənt ˈɛlɪmənt/
US /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈɛlɪmənt/
A thing that matters a lot and is needed for something to work or happen.
Water is an important element for all living things.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A main or necessary part of a whole.
Trust is an important element of a good friendship.
3. A basic substance that cannot be broken down further in chemistry.
Oxygen is an important element in the air we breathe.
4. A key feature or quality of something.
Color is an important element of a painting.