What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trainee in rebel element, ultimately (5)" mean?

The definition is "Trainee". The wordplay uses charade, parts. CADE (synonym of "rebel") + T (last letter of "element,") [last letter: "ultimately"]; definition: "Trainee" The answer is CADET.

Trainee in rebel element, ultimately (5)

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