component

com-po-nent · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A part or element of a larger whole.

  2. 2.

    Forming part of a larger whole.

  3. 3.

    An individual unit in a system, especially electronic.

Forms

plural: components

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    key component — an essential part
  • •
    component parts — individual pieces making up a whole

Related words

Antonyms: whole
See also: components, element, part
Synonyms: constituent, element, ingredient, part

Etymology

From Latin "componens," present participle of "componere" (to put together), from "com-" (together) and "ponere" (to put, place).