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component (컴-포-넌트 (강세: 포))One of several parts that combine to form something complete; a constituent element

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: One of several parts that combine to form something complete; a constituent element

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

Korean meaning: 전체를 구성하는 여러 부분 중 하나; 구성 요소

Korean pronunciation: 컴-포-넌트 (강세: 포)

Example Sentences

  • My phone died because one tiny component decided to take a permanent vacation.
  • Love, patience, and coffee are the three essential components of parenting.
  • The research team analyzed each component of the solar panel to improve efficiency.

component

NOUN

//kəmˈpoʊnənt//

One of several parts that combine to form something complete; a constituent element

component concept
💡 Concept

Bicycle parts scattered for assembly

component rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every component matters in this moment against the opponent!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpəʊnənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcom--
Rootpon
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together', formed from 'com-' (together) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The word entered English in the 17th century via French.

🎵Rhyme

opponentexponentmomentpotent
opponent
exponent
moment
potent

🔗Collocations

key component

Trust is a key component of friendship.

electronic components

This factory produces electronic components for smartphones.

component parts

The machine was broken down into its component parts.

major component

Exercise is a major component of a healthy lifestyle.

software component

Each software component must be tested separately.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone died because one tiny component decided to take a permanent vacation.

😄 Fun example

Love, patience, and coffee are the three essential components of parenting.

The research team analyzed each component of the solar panel to improve efficiency.

Critical thinking skills are an important component of modern education.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

elementpartconstituentingredientfactor

Antonyms

wholeentiretytotality

Related

assemblystructurecompositionmoduleunit

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