component
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.one of the individual parts that makes up a machine or a piece of equipment.
n.a physical part of a mechanical or electronic device, often manufactured as a discrete unit.
Simple“The technician replaced a broken component in the computer's cooling system.”
In context“The manufacturer sources high-quality electronic components from several different suppliers to ensure the final product meets safety standards.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a part of a larger plan, idea, or situation.
n.a constituent element of a conceptual whole, such as a strategy, curriculum, or chemical mixture.
Simple“Regular exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle.”
In context“The research team identified three key components of the economic crisis that had been overlooked by previous analysts.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing the parts that make up a larger thing.
adj.serving as one of the parts of a whole; non-gradable and typically used before a noun.
Simple“The scientist broke the substance down into its component parts.”
In context“By examining the component elements of the alloy, the engineers were able to determine why the structure failed under pressure.”
UsageAlways used before a noun.
Synonyms
Usage components needed · add component · additional component
“The $25 mail-order kit came with instructions on how to skin the board and attach the necessary components.”
“It would take vaccine manufacturers a decade to separate the MMR vaccine into its three different components.”
Borrowed from Latin compōnēns, compōnēntis, present participle of compōnō (“assemble, put together”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.