Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
component
noun
/kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/
Definition
A component is a part or element of a larger system or structure.
Examples
- The engine is a crucial component of the car.
- Each component in the machine must be properly calibrated.
- Education is a key component of personal development.
Meaning
It refers to something that combines with other parts to form a whole.
Synonyms
- part
- element
- ingredient
- piece