component
nounmasculine/feminine/kõpuˈnẽtɨ/high
com·po·nen·te
Definition
A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or system.
The engine is a vital component of the car.
We need to order a replacement component for the circuit board.
Common collocations
key componentelectronic componentmain componentcomponent part
Etymology
Do latim 'componens, componentis', particípio presente de 'componere' (compor).