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| 1. | [ noun ] an abstract part of something | |
| Synonyms: | factor element ingredient constituent | |
| Examples: | : "jealousy was a component of his character" "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony" "the grammatical elements of a sentence" "a key factor in her success" "an effective ingredient of a speech" |
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| Related terms: | part point be-all_and_end-all factorize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something determined in relation to something that includes it | |
| Synonyms: | part portion component_part | |
| Examples: | "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself" "I read a portion of the manuscript" "the smaller component is hard to reach" |
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| Related terms: | relation rest item detail member unit substance language_unit subpart base meronymy | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | |
| Synonyms: | element constituent | |
| Examples: | : "spare components for cars" "a component or constituent element of a system" |
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| Related terms: | part addition accessory ingredient crystal video spark_gap landside auto_part module audio makings pixel spark_gap spare_part retrofit hardware heating_element form | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] forming or functioning as part of a whole | |
| Synonyms: | constituent | |
| Examples: | "component parts" "a constituent element" |
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| Related terms: | fractional | |
| Similar spelling: |
compound companion convent compounded compensate confinement compunction compounding compensated company |
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