elementët

Elementët is the definite plural form of elementi in Albanian and is used to refer to fundamental constituents or members of a set, a substance, or a system. The term appears across disciplines such as science, mathematics, philosophy, and everyday language, where it denotes basic building blocks or components.

In chemistry, elementët are pure substances composed of a single type of atom. They cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means and form the basis of all matter. Elements are organized in the periodic table by increasing atomic number and are symbolized by one or two letters. Each element has characteristics such as atomic number, symbol, and typical properties like reactivity and melting point. There are about 118 known elements, some occurring naturally and others created in laboratories. Most elements combine with others to form compounds that comprise minerals, materials, and biological matter.

In mathematics, an element (elementi) is a member of a set. If A is a set, then x is an element of A, written x ∈ A. Elements can be numbers, objects, or more complex entities, and the concept underpins definitions, relations, and operations within set theory, algebra, and logic.

Beyond science and mathematics, elementët also appear in philosophical and everyday contexts to denote components or factors of a system, model, or argument. In historical and cultural reference, the phrase “the four elements” refers to classical notions of earth, air, fire, and water as fundamental constituents of the natural world. The term's etymology traces to Latin elementum, adapted into Albanian as element.