Elementti

Elementti is a Finnish noun meaning a basic constituent or component of a system. The term is used across disciplines to indicate a fundamental part. It derives from the Latin elementum, through French élément, and acquired its modern Finnish form in the development of scientific and academic language.

In chemistry, an elementti refers to a chemical element—the simplest chemical substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means. Elements are defined by their atomic numbers and positions in the periodic table. They combine with other elements to form compounds and materials. Common examples include hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.

In mathematics and logic, an elementti designates a member of a set or structure. In computer science, it can refer to a component of a data structure, such as an element of an array or list. In web and software development, an HTML element is a unit in a document defined by markup tags and content, shaping structure and presentation.

Beyond science and technology, the word appears in everyday language to describe a necessary or characteristic part of a larger system or process, such as a crucial element of a plan.