component

noun
UK: /kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/
US: /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/

  1. A part that combines with other parts to form something bigger.

    1. The car has many component parts.
    2. Trust is a vital component of any successful relationship, so be honest.

  2. A part of a computer or other machine.

    1. This phone has a camera component.
    2. The technician replaced a faulty component in the computer's power supply.

  3. One of the simple chemical substances that are combined when a more complex substance is formed.

    1. Oxygen is a key component of air.
    2. Scientists analyzed the components of the unknown chemical substance.

Synonyms

part unit factor element module piece ingredient
component adjective

  1. Serving as one of several parts of something larger.

    1. The component parts were shipped separately.
    2. Component technologies are increasingly used to streamline production.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "component" in English means: A part that combines with other parts to form something bigger., A part of a computer or other machine., One of the simple chemical substances that are combined when a more complex substance is formed..

The phonetic transcription of "component" is /kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/ in British English and /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "component": part, unit, factor, element, module, piece, ingredient.

Example usage of "component": "The car has many component parts.". More examples on the page.