SUBCOMPONENT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

subcomponent

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Definition of subcomponent

as in component

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Recent Examples of subcomponent The most common flaw was the poor quality of electronic subcomponents, specifically circuits. — Dara Massicot, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2025 As Beijing tightens trade restrictions on exporting drones, many drone manufacturers are now working quickly to try to find ways to build drone subcomponents onshore themselves. — Natan Linder, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The bill also includes strict provisions excluding projects that use any Chinese components, minerals or subcomponents for projects that start construction after the end of this year. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 23 May 2025 One problem the team already encountered has to do with the machine’s ability to create an electric field to manipulate the positively and negatively charged subcomponents of antihydrogen to combine (with the help of a laser) within the detector. — IEEE Spectrum, 12 Oct. 2018 See All Example Sentences for subcomponent

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Noun

Parker does not carry a cosmic dust detector, and that's because until now dust has not been considered a serious component of the solar atmosphere.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Assuming the battery is fine (and all the other electrical components and solder have survived the long journey through time), how will the iPhone be activated?

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of component

Noun

The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Starting Monday night, the section of Interstate 84 between the Black Canyon interchange at Exit 13 and the Oregon state line will be undergoing repairs.

— Noah Daly July 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

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Noun

An extreme heat warning was in effect through Independence Day weekend across portions of the Midwest, South and Northeast, with New York City‘s Central Park reaching 100 on Thursday, the hottest temperature recorded there since July 18, 2012.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Multiple British media outlets, including the BBC, reported Monday, July 6, that the estranged prince would be staying at Buckingham Palace during the London portion of his visit the the United Kingdom.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of portion

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Rob, who died in December at age 78, portrayed George Washington in a segment inspired by the first president’s decision to step away after two terms in office.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Standalone segments in the anthology will focus on different objects, entities or events under the containment-breach narrative.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of segment

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According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Helium is crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, and is also used in the medical sector such as in the cooling of MRI machines.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of sector

Noun

After the cabin lights dim, sleep comes in fragments, and a travel pillow does little to ease a stiff neck.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026
The most notable finds were a group of gold coins dated to the reign of Roman emperor Constantius II, who ruled between 337 and 361, and a collection of about 200 ostraca—pottery fragments used as writing surfaces—inscribed in Coptic and Greek.

— Anne Doran for ARTnews, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of fragment

Noun

The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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