mainelement

noun
UK /ˌmeɪn ˈɛlɪmənt/
US /ˌmeɪn ˈɛləmənt/

The main element is the most important part of something.

The main element of a good story is an interesting character.

SYNONYMS

key partcoreessential partcentral piecechief component

RELATED WORDS

mainelementcomponentfeaturefoundation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important chemical substance in a mixture or material.

Carbon is the main element in diamonds.

3. The central idea or theme of a plan or design.

The main element of the design is a big open window.

4. The primary factor that makes something work.

Trust is the main element of a strong friendship.