component

nounadjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//kəmˈpəʊ.nənt//
United States//kəmˈpoʊ.nənt//
Canada//kəmˈpoʊ.nɪnt//

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

noun

1
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
A CPU is a component of a computer.
Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.
Lying is a key component of communism.
2
A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin compōnēns, compōnēntis, present participle of compōnō (“assemble, put together”).

adjective

1
Making up a larger whole.
a component word
2
Made up of smaller complete units in combination.
a component stereo

Forms

plural: components

complimentary · In the nature of a compliment.compliments · Good wishes.comply · To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to…

component · A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

compose · To make something by merging parts.composed · Showing composure.composer · One who composes; an author.

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