Hyphenation of element

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word element ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

el-e-ment

Definitions of element :

1.
An abstract part of something
Jealousy was a component of his character Two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony The grammatical elements of a sentence A key factor in her success Humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
2.
An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
Especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system Spare components for cars A component or constituent element of a system
3.
Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
4.
The most favorable environment for a plant or animal
Water is the element of fishes
5.
One of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
The alchemists believed that there were four elements
6.
The situation in which you are happiest and most effective
In your element
7.
A straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

Synonyms of element :

noun component, constituent, factor, ingredient, part, section, division
nounchemical element, substance, matter
noun component, constituent, part, portion
noun substance, matter
noun environment, environs, surroundings, surround
noun situation, state of affairs
nounstraight line

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