[
US
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
]
[ UK /kəmpˈəʊnənt/ ]
[ UK /kəmpˈəʊnənt/ ]
NOUN
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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
a component or constituent element of a system
spare components for cars -
something determined in relation to something that includes it
I read a portion of the manuscript
the animal constituent of plankton
he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
the smaller component is hard to reach -
an abstract part of something
a key factor in her success
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
jealousy was a component of his character
the grammatical elements of a sentence
How To Use component In A Sentence
- It makes data generators, multimeters and oscilloscopes, as well as semiconductors, optoelectronic components and RF chip sets - all very complex products that require a great deal of customization for individual customers.
- But it is worthwhile teasing this apart a little, unbinding the different aspects of rhetorics lumped together in one component and separating out the semiotic layering (i.e. the use of metaphor and metonym) stuck in with the second. On the Sublime
- The main component of the Earth's field – which defines the magnetic poles – is a dipole generated by the convection of molten nickel-iron in the outer core the inner core is solid, so its role is secondary; remember that the Earth's core is well above the Curie temperature, so the iron is not ferromagnetic. Does Zonal Swishing Play a Part in Earth's Magnetic Field Reversals? | Universe Today
- The partners' duties A vital component of a partnership is the mutual trust between partners.
- Transportation vascular tissue is the main component.
- In ajowan, the main component of the fruit is lipid in the form of reserve oil (triglyceride).
- The shapes of the waves show how well the heart's electrical impulses are working, the size of the heart, and how well the individual components of the heart are working together.
- For each of these components of primary education the investigator is concerned to improve the quality of initial training.
- In an exclusive interview with NEWSWEEK this week, Karrubi called Khatami a weak politician and said his allies were extremists "who questioned the Islamic component of the Islamic Republic. Fighting for Moderation
- Apparently the delay is due to some of the components being ancient and obsolete (dating back as far as 1999).