component

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

Noun

component (plural components)

1. A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

   A CPU is a component of a computer.

Translations

• French: composant
• German: Komponente
• Italian: componente
• Portuguese: componente
• Russian: компоне́нт
• Spanish: componente

Adjective

component (not comparable)

1. Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
2. Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.

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