component
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 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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