Synonyms for

Component

Verb / kʌˈmpəʊnʌnt / Another word for component — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.

Synonyms & similar words

portion componentpart ingredient element factor constituent part part element unit module piece constituent ingredient factor segment section division module particular aspect feature facet attribute property characteristic

Synonyms by register

Formal

element constituent part ingredient

Informal

bit piece thing part

Literary

facet aspect element

Antonyms

whole entirety totality aggregate sum unit entity

Common collocations

  • key component
  • essential component
  • main component
  • integral component
  • component part
  • component system
  • component analysis
  • component failure

Word family

noun component
adjective component

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts. Can refer to a physical part or an abstract element of a larger whole.

Example sentences

  1. The computer has many components such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
  2. The toy car has many components such as the wheels, chassis, and engine.
  3. The human body has many components such as the heart, lungs, and brain.
  4. The recipe has many components such as flour, sugar, and eggs.
  5. The house has many components such as the roof, walls, and windows.

Quotes

  • The component parts of the human body are those which make up its entire structure.
  • The component parts of a machine are those which make up its entire structure.
  • The component parts of a recipe are those which make up its entire structure.

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