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
adjectiveDefinition 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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The first known use of component was in 1645
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