Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of component
"The new smartphone relies on several high-quality components to ensure it lasts for years without losing performance."
In plain English: Components are the separate parts that make up something bigger.
"The computer runs slowly because some of its internal components are failing."
Usage: Use components to refer to the individual parts that make up a larger whole or system. These are the distinct elements required for something to function properly, such as ingredients in a recipe or modules in software.
Derived from Latin component- (from componere, "to put together"), this term originally referred to parts combined to form a whole. It entered English in the late 16th century with the meaning of constituent elements or ingredients.