Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constituent part
Noun
/kənˈstɪtʃuənt pɑrt/
Definition
A constituent part is an essential component or element of something larger.
Examples
- The engine is a constituent part of a car.
- Research is a constituent part of the scientific process.
- Understanding the constituent parts of a poem helps in appreciating its overall meaning.
Meaning
This term refers to any part that contributes to the whole or the makeup of a particular system, structure, or concept.
Synonyms
- Component
- Element
- Ingredient
- Factor
- Segment
