component

CEFRB2

/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    One part of a larger system or object.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.

Examples

  • All his ideas had a strong dreamlike component.

  • Instructional videos are a key component of many online courses.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Making up a larger whole.

  2. A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Made up of smaller complete units in combination.

More examples

In context

  • A CPU is a component of a computer.

  • a component stereo

  • a component word

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

A key blank of this engine is the fuel injection system that improves efficiency.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin compōnēns, compōnēntis, present participle of compōnō (“assemble, put together”).