- an abstract part of something
- an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
- any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
- the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
💬 Examples
- "jealousy was a component of his character"
- "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"
- "especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system"
- "spare components for cars"