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mul·ti·com·po·nent | \ ˌməl-tē-kəm-ˈpō-nənt 
, -ˈkäm-ˌpō-, -käm-ˈpō- \
, -ˈkäm-ˌpō-, -käm-ˈpō- \Definition of multicomponent
: having, involving, or consisting of two or more components a multicomponent stereo system … could be accomplished only if the designers began a process of multicomponent redesign, which meant simultaneously redesigning the streetcars' motors, their brakes, their wheels, their trucks (the frames holding the wheels), and their seats.— Tony Hiss A new study … found that multilevel, multicomponent interventions were best at helping patients control their hypertension.— Faith Dawson
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The first known use of multicomponent was in 1902
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