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Element or elements may refer to:


Science

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Chemical element A chemical element is a species of atoms that have a given number of protons in their nuclei, including the pure substance consisting only of that species. Unlike chemical compounds, chemical elements cannot be broken down into simpler sub ...
, a pure substance of one type of atom *
Heating element A heating element converts electrical energy into heat through the process of Joule heating. Electric current through the element encounters resistance, resulting in heating of the element. Unlike the Peltier effect, this process is independe ...
, a device that generates heat by electrical resistance *
Orbital elements Orbital elements are the parameters required to uniquely identify a specific orbit. In celestial mechanics these elements are considered in two-body systems using a Kepler orbit. There are many different ways to mathematically describe the same ...
, parameters required to identify a specific orbit of one body around another * DNA element, a functional region of DNA, including genes and
cis-regulatory element ''Cis''-regulatory elements (CREs) or ''Cis''-regulatory modules (CRMs) are regions of non-coding DNA which regulate the transcription of neighboring genes. CREs are vital components of genetic regulatory networks, which in turn control morphoge ...
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Mathematics

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Element (category theory) In category theory, the concept of an element, or a point, generalizes the more usual set theoretic concept of an element of a set to an object of any category. This idea often allows restating of definitions or properties of morphisms (such as m ...
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Element (mathematics) In mathematics, an element (or member) of a set is any one of the distinct objects that belong to that set. Sets Writing A = \ means that the elements of the set are the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. Sets of elements of , for example \, are subsets ...
, one of the constituents of a set *
Differential element In mathematics, differential refers to several related notions derived from the early days of calculus, put on a rigorous footing, such as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions. The term is used in various branches of mathema ...
, an infinitesimally small change of a quantity in an integral * Euclid's ''Elements'', a mathematical treatise on geometry and number theory * An entry, or element, of a
matrix Matrix most commonly refers to: * ''The Matrix'' (franchise), an American media franchise ** ''The Matrix'', a 1999 science-fiction action film ** "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a virtual reality environment, within ''The Matrix'' (franchis ...
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Philosophy and religion

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Classical element Classical elements typically refer to earth, water, air, fire, and (later) aether which were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter in terms of simpler substances. Ancient cultures in Greece, Tibet, and India had simil ...
s, ancient beliefs about the fundamental types of matter (earth, air, fire, water) * The elements, a religious term referring to the bread and wine of the
Eucharist The Eucharist (; from Greek , , ), also known as Holy Communion and the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others. According to the New Testament, the rite was instit ...
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Five elements (Japanese philosophy) Godai are the five elements in Japanese Buddhist thought of earth (''chi''), water (''sui''), fire (''ka''), wind (''fu''), and void (''ku''). The concept is related to Buddhist Mahābhūta and came over China from India. The Japanese Buddhi ...
, the basis of the universe according to Japanese philosophy * ''
Mahābhūta ''Mahābhūta'' is Sanskrit and Pāli for "great element". However, very few scholars define the four mahābhūtas in a broader sense as the four fundamental aspects of physical reality. Hinduism In Hinduism's sacred literature, the "great" ...
'', the four great elements in Buddhism, five in Hinduism *
Tattva According to various Indian schools of philosophy, ''tattvas'' () are the elements or aspects of reality that constitute human experience. In some traditions, they are conceived as an aspect of deity. Although the number of ''tattvas'' varies ...
, an elemental basis of the universe according to Hindu Samkhya philosophy * ''Wuxing'' (Chinese philosophy), sometimes translated as ''five elements'', the basis of the universe according to Chinese Taoin


Technology

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Element (UML) In the Unified Modeling Language (UML), an Element is an abstract class with no superclass.OMG Unified Modeling Language, Superstructure, Version 2.4.1 It is used as the superclass or base class, as known by object oriented programmers, for all the ...
, part of the Unified Modeling Language superstructure *
Data element In metadata, the term data element is an atomic unit of data that has precise meaning or precise semantics. A data element has: # An identification such as a data element name # A clear data element definition # One or more representation terms # ...
, a unit of data *
Electrical element Electrical elements are conceptual abstractions representing idealized electrical components, such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, used in the analysis of electrical networks. All electrical networks can be analyzed as multiple electrica ...
, an abstract part of a circuit *
HTML element An HTML element is a type of HTML (HyperText Markup Language) document component, one of several types of HTML nodes (there are also text nodes, comment nodes and others). The first used version of HTML was written by Tim Berners-Lee in 1993 ...
, a standard part of an HTML document *
Markup element Markup language refers to a Encoding, text-encoding system consisting of a set of symbols inserted in a Text file, text document to control its structure, formatting, or the relationship between its parts. Markup is often used to control the dis ...
, a part of a document defined by a markup language *
Structural element Structural elements are used in structural analysis to split a complex structure into simple elements. Within a structure, an element cannot be broken down (decomposed) into parts of different kinds (e.g., beam or column). Structural elements can ...
, in construction and engineering *
Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then, the software has become the industry standard not only in raste ...
, a bitmap graphics program *
Adobe Premiere Elements Adobe Premiere Pro is a timeline-based and non-linear video editing software application (NLE) developed by Adobe Inc. and published as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud licensing program. First launched in 2003, Adobe Premiere Pro is a success ...
, a video editing computer program *
Honda Element The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and marketed in North America over a single generation for model years 2003–2011 — and noted for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexib ...
, a car *
Element (software) Element (formerly Riot and Vector) is a free and open-source software instant messaging client implementing the Matrix protocol. Element supports end-to-end encryption, groups and sharing of files between users. It is available as a web appl ...
, a Matrix-based chat application formerly known as Riot


Business

* Element (Tampa), a skyscraper in Tampa, Florida, US *
Element by Westin Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational corporation, multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging including hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. T ...
, a brand of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide *
Element Electronics Element Electronics is a privately held American consumer electronics company in South Carolina. History Element TVs were first developed in China and sold in the US. Later they decided to open up in the United States. It is managed by elemen ...
, an American electronics company *
Element Skateboards Element Skateboards is an American skateboard company, founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff, that manufactures skateboard decks, apparel, and footwear. In 2014, Element created and moved to The Branch, a creative space in Costa Mesa, California ...
, a skateboard manufacturer *
Elements (restaurant) Elements is a New American fine dining restaurant located in Princeton, New Jersey which reopened on August 11, 2015 at its new location on Witherspoon Street in downtown Princeton. The restaurant originally opened in 2008 on Bayard Lane in Prin ...
, in Princeton, New Jersey *
Elements, Hong Kong Elements is a large shopping mall located at Union Square, on 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is developed and managed by MTR Corporation through its subsidiary Premier Management Service. Description and architectural themes ...
, a shopping mall in Hong Kong


Entertainment


Music

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Element (production team) Element (stylized as ELEMENT) was an Icelandic/Norwegian record production and songwriting team, consisting of Hitesh Ceon and Kim Ofstad. The team was disbanded in January 2016. On their website Hitesh is described as being the main producer and ...
, a Norwegian production and songwriting team *
Elements (band) Elements is an American jazz fusion ensemble founded by bass guitarist Mark Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb in 1982. Both Egan and Gottlieb were members of the Pat Metheny Group, and Elements's sound draws from their experience. Band members inclu ...
, a 1980s–1990s American jazz band


Albums

* ''Elements'' (Atheist album) or the title song, 1993 * ''Elements'' (B.o.B album), 2016 * ''Elements'' (Elaine album), 2019 * ''Elements'' (Ludovico Einaudi album) or the title song, 2015 * ''Elements'' (Roger Glover album), 1978 * ''Elements'' (Steve Howe album), 2003 * ''
Elements 1989–1990 ''Elements 1989–1990'' is a 1996 compilation of early recordings by Detroit techno musician Carl Craig, released under the pseudonyms Psyche and BFC. It was released on Craig's label Planet E Communications and reissued in 2013. In 2011, '' Fa ...
'', by Carl Craig, 1996 * ''
Elements Box ''Elements Box'' is a 4CD box set by Mike Oldfield released in 1993. Disc artwork Each CD covers a different period of time in Oldfield's work and has a different cover; disc one's cover is red, depicting fire, disc two's cover is blue, depic ...
'' by Mike Oldfield, four CD edition, 1993 * ''
Elements – The Best of Mike Oldfield ''Elements – The Best of Mike Oldfield'' is a compilation album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1993 by Virgin Records. The compilation was first released as a single CD album, which is the most commonly available form today. It was later release ...
'', single CD edition, 1993 * ''Elements – The Best of Mike Oldfield'' (video), 1993 * ''Elements'', by
A Band of Boys A Band of Boys also known as (ABOB) is an Indian Hindi boy band, best known for their eponymous album ''A Band of Boys'' in 2002 and their movie ''Kiss Kisko'' in 2004. The band was formed in 2001, and the original line up consisted of Karan Ob ...
, 2002 * ''Elements'', by
Caliban Caliban ( ), son of the witch Sycorax, is an important character in William Shakespeare's play '' The Tempest''. His character is one of the few Shakespearean figures to take on a life of its own "outside" Shakespeare's own work: as Russell ...
, 2018 * ''Elements'', by Sister Hazel, 2020 * ''Elements'', an EP by
Vicetone Vicetone is a Dutch electronic music DJ and production duo formed by Ruben den Boer ((), born 22 January 1992) and Victor Pool (born 9 July 1992) from Groningen. The duo began as a DJ act, and in 2013, they were voted into the ''DJ Mag'' Top 10 ...
, 2019 * ''The Elements'' (Joe Henderson album), 1974 * ''The Elements'' (Second Person album), 2007 * ''The Elements'' (TobyMac album) or the title song, 2018


Songs

* "Element" (song), by Kendrick Lamar, 2017 * "Element", by Deerhunter from ''
Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? ''Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?'' is the eighth studio album by the American indie rock band Deerhunter. It was released on January 18, 2019, on 4AD. The album was co-produced by singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon, Ben H. Allen (who had p ...
'', 2019 * "Element", by Pop Smoke from ''
Meet the Woo 2 ''Meet the Woo 2'' (alternatively titled ''Meet the Woo, Vol. 2'') is the second mixtape by American rapper Pop Smoke. Released by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records on February 7, 2020, it is the second installment in t ...
'', 2020 * "Element", by Vision of Disorder from ''
Vision of Disorder Vision of Disorder is an American hardcore punk, hardcore/metalcore band from Long Island, New York, that initially released three albums before disbanding in 2002. The band garnered attention for blending melody and groove into a traditional ha ...
'', 1996 * "Elements", by Matt Corby from '' Rainbow Valley'', 2018 * "Elements", by Stratovarius from ''
Elements Pt. 1 ''Elements Pt. 1'' is the ninth studio album by power metal band Stratovarius, released on 27 January 2003 through Nuclear Blast. The album reached No. 2 on the Finnish albums chart, as well as reaching the top 100 in four other countries. "Eagle ...
'', 2003 * "The Elements" (song), by Tom Lehrer, 1959 * "The Elements" (The Beach Boys song), 1966


Other entertainment

* ''Elements'' (miniseries), a Cartoon Network miniseries * ''Elements'' trilogy, three films written and directed by Deepa Mehta *
Elements (esports) Alliance is a professional gaming and esports organization based in Sweden that was formed in April 2013. They have teams in ''TrackMania'', ''Dota 2'', ''Hearthstone'', the '' Super Smash Bros.'' series, ''Fortnite'', ''Apex Legends'' and '' V ...
, a team in the European ''League of Legends'' Championship Series


Other

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Element (criminal law) Under United States law, an element of a crime (or element of an offense) is one of a set of facts that must all be proven to convict a defendant of a crime. Before a court finds a defendant guilty of a criminal offense, the prosecution must presen ...
, a basic set of common law principles regarding criminal liability * ''Elements'' (journal), a scientific publication about mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrology * ''
Element Magazine ''Element Magazine'' is an Asian men's online magazine that focuses on fashion and lifestyle. Its coverage includes art, grooming, music, entertainment, social issues and travel. It is published bi-monthly in Singapore by Epic Media. History ' ...
'', Asian men's magazine *The elements, a term used to refer to natural perils such as
erosion Erosion is the action of surface processes (such as water flow or wind) that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, and then transports it to another location where it is deposited. Erosion is distin ...
, rough terrain,
rust Rust is an iron oxide, a usually reddish-brown oxide formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the catalytic presence of water or air moisture. Rust consists of hydrous iron(III) oxides (Fe2O3·nH2O) and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH ...
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cold Cold is the presence of low temperature, especially in the atmosphere. In common usage, cold is often a subjective perception. A lower bound to temperature is absolute zero, defined as 0.00K on the Kelvin scale, an absolute thermodynamic ...
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heat In thermodynamics, heat is defined as the form of energy crossing the boundary of a thermodynamic system by virtue of a temperature difference across the boundary. A thermodynamic system does not ''contain'' heat. Nevertheless, the term is al ...
, and disastrous weather.


See also

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Elemental (disambiguation) An elemental is a type of magical entity who personifies a force of nature and controls natural powers derived from their element. Elemental may also refer to: People with the name * Professor Elemental, steampunk hip-hop artist Arts, entertai ...
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Elementary (disambiguation) Elementary may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * ''Elementary'' (Cindy Morgan album), 2001 * ''Elementary'' (The End album), 2007 * ''Elementary'', a Melvin "Wah-Wah Watson" Ragin album, 1977 Other uses in arts, entertainment, an ...
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Five elements (disambiguation) Five elements may refer to: Philosophy *Classical elements *Godai (Japanese philosophy), ''Godai'' (Japanese philosophy) *''Gogyo'', five phase Japanese philosophy *Wuxing (Chinese philosophy), ''Wuxing'' (Chinese philosophy), ancient Chinese ...
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Fifth Element (disambiguation) Fifth Element may refer to: Elements * Aether (classical element), the fifth classical element, also known as quintessence * Boron, the (modern) element with atomic number 5 on the periodic table Arts and entertainment * ''The Fifth Element'', a ...
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