component

noun

com·po·nent | \ kəm-ˈpō-nənt

, ˈkäm-ˌpō-, käm-ˈpō-\

Definition of component

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a constituent part : ingredient an important component of the program stereo components

2a : any one of the vector terms added to form a vector sum or resultant

b : a coordinate of a vector also : either member of an ordered pair of numbers

component

adjective

Definition of component (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : serving or helping to constitute : constituent component parts

2 of a video signal : split into multiple channels each carrying one particular set of data (such as one channel for black and white and one for color) component input — compare composite entry 1 sense 4

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Synonyms & Antonyms for component

Synonyms: Noun

building block, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, member

Antonyms: Noun

whole

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Noun

element, component, constituent, ingredient mean one of the parts of a compound or complex whole. element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity. the basic elements of geometry component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character. the components of a stereo system constituent stresses its essential and formative character. the constituents of a chemical compound ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture. the ingredients of a cocktail

Examples of component in a Sentence

Noun

the components of an electric circuit He sells spare computer components. The interview is a key component in the hiring process. Hard work has been a major component of his success.

Adjective

the component parts of a machine

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The bumper-to-bumper warranty of four years or 50,000 miles, with roadside assistance, also covers powertrain components with some exclusions for normal wear and tear items. — Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 Maserati Ghibli S Q4: from savior to the sidelines," 7 July 2019 Opendoor has expanded its services to include a home shopping component. — Russ Wiles, azcentral, "Real estate company Opendoor plans big boost in Phoenix-area jobs," 6 July 2019 Use real circuit components that snap together to create working electrical circuits and devices. — courant.com, "Community News For The Stafford Edition," 5 July 2019 Samsung’s disclosure Friday illustrates the troubles that an escalating series of trade fights is wreaking on the global economy, particularly for huge companies that sell finished products as well as components around the world. — SFChronicle.com, "Jay-Z’s group sues NY company; Samsung’s woes; Deliveroo deal challenged," 5 July 2019 Fisher said training for areas such as closing vocabulary gaps and utilizing online components, used to take place on a campus in the district before TeachUp was available to use. — Chevall Pryce, Houston Chronicle, "Educators become the students at new Spring ISD training center," 3 July 2019 Of its initial send-ups, two out of the three that include social media components have fewer than 150 followers combined across their Twitter and Instagram pages. — Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, "Elon Musk wanted The Onion; he got Thud," 2 July 2019 Headquartered in Kansas, the company designs and builds aerostructures like fuselages and wing components for both commercial and defense customers. — Fortune, "Spirit AeroSystems Holdings," 1 July 2019 The memento also includes an audio component which will play the radio and TV calls of the TD pass from the Voice of the Bearcats, Dan Hoard, and ESPN's Sean McDonough. — Dave Clark, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Bearcats dual bobblehead celebrates 2009 Tony Pike touchdown to Armon Binns," 28 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Once Cerar stepped down as prime minister earlier this year and the squabbling of coalition partners disappeared from the headlines, his image as a decent and component prime minister returned. — Tim Haughton, Washington Post, "Slovenia voted on Sunday. Is an anti-immigrant government on the way?," 5 June 2018

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