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