recognizedelement
nounUK /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd ˈɛlɪmənt/
US /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd ˈɛləmənt/
A recognized element is a thing that people know and accept as real or important.
Water is a recognized element in every science lesson about nature.
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2. A part of something that experts agree is a real and official piece.
The teacher listed each recognized element of a good story.
3. A basic substance that scientists have agreed is a true chemical element.
Oxygen is a recognized element on the periodic table.
4. A familiar and accepted feature of a group or system.
Trust is a recognized element of a happy team.