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Meaning of component
A part or element of a larger whole
Etymology of component
The word "component" comes from the Latin "componentem", meaning "a part of", which is the accusative singular form of "component-", the present participle of "componere", meaning "to put together"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a part or element of a larger whole
Synonyms
element
part
piece
portion
segment
fraction
constituent
ingredient
module
unit
section
division
subdivision
factor
member
aspect
feature
characteristic
attribute
detail
item
article
entity
constituent part
integral part
essential part
fundamental part
basic part
integral component
essential component
fundamental component
basic component
constituent element
component part
component element
constituent unit
component unit
Definitions
- A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or system
- * A constituent part of something, especially a part of a mixture or compound
Usage Examples
- The new smartphone has several components, including a high-resolution camera and a fast processor
- * The company is a key component of the local economy, providing jobs and stimulating growth
- * The researcher identified several components of the new material, including a unique combination of metals and alloys
Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
completeness
entirety
unity
oneness
singularity
entirety
completeness
indivisibility
inseparability
entirety
wholeness
intactness
completeness
perfection
unity
coherence
harmony
consistency
entirety