Synonyms for component
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
A CPU is a component of a computer.
- n. 2
A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.
Forms
- Plural
- components → elements, ingredients, factors, constituents…
Example sentences
- factor I didn't factor those variables into the equation.
- element Tom is in his element when he is playing baseball.
- ingredient They concurred that butter is the best ingredient.
- piece He showed kindness by giving me a piece of advice.
- portion A small portion of ham, please, and a draught beer.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| component | steady | |
| factor | falling | |
| element | steady | |
| ingredient | steady | |
| constituent | falling | |
| piece | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- part1
- 5 letters
- piece1
- 6 letters
- factor2, detail2, aspect2
- 7 letters
- feature2, element3, portion2
- 10 letters
- elementary4, ingredient4
- 11 letters
- constituent4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (factor2 = 2 syllables).