Synonyms of component

component 1 of 2

noun

kəm-ˈpō-nənt 

as in element

one of the parts that make up a whole

each set is composed of several distinct components

Synonyms & Similar Words

• element
• factor
• ingredient
• member
• constituent
• basis
• characteristic
• building block
• feature
• aspect
• item
• trait
• portion
• section
• segment
• particular
• piece
• detail
• sector
• facet
• fragment
• part and parcel
• particle
• subcomponent
• division
• partition
• point

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole
• compound
• mass
• composite
• aggregate
• total
• sum
• combination
• mixture
• entirety
• summation
• totality
• mix
• blend
• admixture
• amalgam
• amalgamation
• intermixture

component

2 of 2

adjective

as in constituent

Related Words

• constituent
• individual
• particular
• local
• partial
• divisional
• regional
• fragmentary
• localized
• sectional
• cross-sectional

Dissimilar Words

• general
• common
• universal
• global
• overall
• generic
• blanket
• extensive
• comprehensive
• broad
• overarching
• widespread
• pervasive
• wholesale
• wide
• ubiquitous
• across-the-board
• sweeping
• complete
• collective
• broad-brush
• aggregate
• full
• inclusionary
• all-embracing
• plenary
• broad-gauge
• broadscale
• broad-gauged

Synonym Chooser

How is the word component distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of component are constituent, element, and ingredient. While all these words mean "one of the parts of a compound or complex whole," 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

In what contexts can constituent take the place of component?

While in some cases nearly identical to component, constituent stresses its essential and formative character.

the constituents of a chemical compound

When is element a more appropriate choice than component?

While the synonyms element and component are close in meaning, element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.

the basic elements of geometry

When is it sensible to use ingredient instead of component?

Although the words ingredient and component have much in common, ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.

the ingredients of a cocktail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of component

Noun

The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow. —Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020

By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics. —Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019

Adjective

In his late 20s, Novy learned he had been exposed to manganese, a key component in batteries. —Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025

If its component materials amount to 90 percent of the total crane, the production credit increases to 60 percent of the sale price. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025