Definition of: elemental

(el′ə·men′təl) adjective
1. Pertaining to the fundamental or basic constituent of anything; primary; simple.
2. Having to do with rudiments or first principles.
3. Pertaining to or like one of the four elements of ancient physics, fire, air, earth, and water.
4. Pertaining to the forces, phenomena, or powers of physical nature, often as personified: elemental spirits.
5. Comparable to the great primal powers of nature: elemental storms.
6. Of or pertaining to chemical elements, or one of the chemical elements; uncompounded.
—el′·e·men′tal·ly adverb