component
1 of 2noun
component
2 of 2adjective
Synonyms
Noun
- building block
- constituent
- element
- factor
- ingredient
- member
Example Sentences
Dean Seal, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Pebble developer highlights copper as a key component in green technology, from electric vehicles to the wires connecting renewable energy projects. Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 For Steichen, that’s been a key component in Hurts’ showing over the past month as Philadelphia prepared for the 2022 NFL campaign. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 Communication is a key component, Seminatore emphasized. Beth Mlady, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 The city’s own violence interrupters are a key component of the Bowser administration’s $50 million investment in alternative justice programs. Emily Davies, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 His video was a key component of the subsequent trial of the officers. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 California’s wine grape harvest season is underway, but oak barrels, a key component in winemaking, are in short supply. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020 By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics. Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019 Once Cerar stepped down as prime minister earlier this year and the squabbling of coalition partners disappeared from the headlines, his image as a decent and component prime minister returned. Tim Haughton, Washington Post, 5 June 2018 See More Word History
Noun and Adjective
Latin component-, componens, present participle of componere to put together — more at compound
Noun
1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing component
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Synonyms & Similar Words
- element
- factor
- ingredient
- member
- constituent
- basis
- characteristic
- aspect
- feature
- item
- building block
- particular
- facet
- portion
- trait
- segment
- subcomponent
- section
- piece
- sector
- fragment
- particle
- detail
- part and parcel
- division
- partition
- point
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- whole
- composite
- compound
- mass
- aggregate
- sum
- total
- combination
- mixture
- summation
- entirety
- totality
- mix
- blend
- admixture
- amalgam
- amalgamation
- intermixture
component
2 of 2adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- constituent
- individual
- particular
- local
- divisional
- partial
- localized
- regional
- fragmentary
- sectional
- cross-sectional
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- general
- universal
- common
- global
- overall
- generic
- blanket
- overarching
- comprehensive
- extensive
- pervasive
- broad
- wholesale
- ubiquitous
- widespread
- complete
- collective
- across-the-board
- aggregate
- wide
- sweeping
- inclusionary
- full
- broad-brush
- all-embracing
- plenary
- broadscale
- broad-gauge
- broad-gauged
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of component are constituent, element, and ingredient. While all these words mean "one of the parts of a compound or complex whole," component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character.
While in some cases nearly identical to component, constituent stresses its essential and formative character.
While the synonyms element and component are close in meaning, element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.
Although the words ingredient and component have much in common, ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.