Component: meaning, definitions and examples

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component

 

[ kəmˈpəʊnənt ]

Context #1 | Noun

software development

A component is a reusable and independent part of a system that serves a specific function. Components help in modularizing the codebase and promoting reusability.

Synonyms

element, module, part

Examples of usage

  • The login component handles the authentication process.
  • Each button on the webpage is a separate component.
Context #2 | Noun

hardware

In hardware, a component refers to a physical part or device that makes up a larger system. Components can include things like processors, memory modules, and graphics cards.

Synonyms

device, element, part

Examples of usage

  • The motherboard is a crucial component in any computer system.
  • The screen is a key component of a smartphone.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

In mathematics, a component is a connected part of a graph or a vector. Components help in understanding the structure and relationships within a mathematical system.

Synonyms

division, part, segment

Examples of usage

  • The largest component of the graph contains the majority of the vertices.
  • Each vector component represents a different dimension.

Translations

Translations of the word "component" in other languages:

🇵🇹 componente

🇮🇳 घटक

🇩🇪 Komponente

🇮🇩 komponen

🇺🇦 компонент

🇵🇱 komponent

🇯🇵 コンポーネント

🇫🇷 composant

🇪🇸 componente

🇹🇷 bileşen

🇰🇷 구성 요소

🇸🇦 مكوّن

🇨🇿 komponent

🇸🇰 komponent

🇨🇳 组件

🇸🇮 komponenta

🇮🇸 hlutur

🇰🇿 құраушы

🇬🇪 კომპონენტი

🇦🇿 komponent

🇲🇽 componente

Word origin

The word 'component' originated from the Latin word 'componentem', which means 'a putting together'. The term has been used in various fields such as software development, hardware design, and mathematics to describe essential parts or elements of a system. Components play a crucial role in creating complex systems by breaking them down into manageable and reusable parts.

See also: components.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,755, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.