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component

/kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/noun3 syllables

Component means: an abstract part of something.

Synonyms for component7

noun, as in an abstract part of something

constituent, element, factor, ingredient

noun, as in something determined in relation to something that includes it

part, portion, component part, constituent

noun, as in an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

constituent, element

What does component mean?3

noun

1

an abstract part of something“jealousy was a component of his character”

2

something determined in relation to something that includes it“he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself”

3

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system“spare components for cars”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with component?2

three syllables

opponentproponent
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Component in a sentence

  • In the past, these components were made of metal; today, they're made of plastic.sundown
  • Robot technology advanced to the point where biological, organic parts became essential components.nonong
  • All his ideas had a strong dreamlike component.marcelostockle
  • Instructional videos are a key component of many online courses.orcrist
  • What is an essential component of making money?stevesanterre
  • Discipline is the most important component of success.AlanF_US
  • Algeria needs to become a hub for component manufacturing.Amastan
  • Invention is also an important component of artistic and design creativity.CM

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of component

as a noun

plural
components