Detail
Element
Element noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
Usage example: a free press is an essential element of a democracy
Detail is a synonym for element in part topic. You can use "Detail" instead a noun "Element", if it concerns topics such as factor, component, essential feature. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| special | special detail | special element |
| particular | particular detail | particular element |
| specific | specific detail | specific element |
| critical | critical detail | critical element |
| Other adjectives: single, small, entire, real, interesting, important, key, major, minor, crucial, significant, random, last, visual. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- The element that's most often singled out is the Army of Revolt, composed of good-looking women whose uniforms are described in detail.
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For a series that is remarkably on the hard side of science fiction, the Passageway is the one sci-fi element that isn't really explained in much detail.
- Retired Game Show Element: The last two Bamber Gascoigne series involved an odd format called Pass The Baton on certain days, explained in better detail here.
Source: Series / University Challenge
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