element of

Frequency: 9.332.0 per million words

used to indicate a quality or characteristic that is present

elementPREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • There is a considerable element of danger in her job.
  • These stories do contain an element of truth, however exaggerated they may seem.
  • The play combines elements of both tragedy and comedy.
  • Practical work will form a major element of the new science syllabus.
  • There may have been an element of jealousy in her critical response.
  • Every new business venture has an element of risk involved.
  • I detected an element of surprise in his voice when he heard the news.
  • The design incorporates a subtle element of traditional craftsmanship.
  • Despite his serious demeanor, there's always an element of humor in his speeches.
  • A successful negotiation requires an element of compromise from both parties.