what is the meaning of " element"？
perhaps ther is an element of truth in both these pictures, but few us have had the opportunity to find out.

in this sentence i donot know how to use the element? can you give me example?

Question

what is the meaning of  " element"？
perhaps ther is an element of truth in both these pictures, but few us have had the opportunity to find out.

in this sentence i donot know how to use the element? can you give me example?

Answer

Here, ''element'' = ''small amount''.

For example ''There was an element of doubt in her voice''. (a small amount of doubt)

It is often used with states of being and emotions (fear, happiness, hope, truth, uncertainty, compassion)