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elemental force

[ɪˈlɛməntəl fɔrs]
nounpl: elemental forces
força elemental
1. A powerful natural force associated with the basic elements (earth, water, fire, air) or fundamental natural phenomena
The storm unleashed an elemental force that devastated the coast.
A tempestade liberou uma força elemental que devastou a costa.
2. In fantasy and fiction, magical power derived from or representing one of the classical elements
The wizard commanded elemental forces to protect the kingdom.
O mago comandava forças elementais para proteger o reino.
3. A fundamental or primal power; an irresistible natural phenomenon
Nature's elemental force cannot be tamed by human engineering.
A força elemental da natureza não pode ser domada pela engenharia humana.
Synonyms
natural forceprimal forcefundamental powerraw powerforça da natureza
Antonyms
artificial forceconstructed power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força elemental
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
força elemental
Common in urban and academic contexts
Portugal
força elemental
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

elemental force of nature
unleash elemental forces
harness elemental power
força bruta da natureza (Portuguese equivalent)
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