Component

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

Definitions of component

noun A part or element of a larger whole

Example Sentences

A1 The screen is a component of the smartphone.

A2 Air is a vital component for breathing.

B1 The battery is an essential component of a mobile device.

B2 Dedication is a crucial component for achieving success.

C1 Diversity is a key component of a vibrant community.

C2 Integrity is a non-negotiable component of ethical leadership.

adjective Describing something as being a constituent part of a whole

Example Sentences

A1 The toy car has many small component parts.

A2 The recipe calls for three main components to make the dish.

B1 Understanding the different components of a computer system is essential for troubleshooting.

B2 The team worked together to analyze each component of the project before presenting their findings.

C1 The artist meticulously crafted each component of the sculpture to perfection.

C2 The scientist discovered a new component of the compound that could revolutionize the field of chemistry.

Examples of component in a Sentence

formal The software development team is working on integrating a new component into the system.

informal I'm adding a new component to my gaming setup to improve performance.

slang I'm gonna slap this new component into my car and see how it runs.

figurative Trust is a key component in building strong relationships.

Grammatical Forms of component

past tense

componented

plural

components

comparative

more component

superlative

most component

present tense

component

future tense

will component

perfect tense

have componented

continuous tense

is componenting

singular

component

positive degree

component

infinitive

to component

gerund

componenting

participle

componented

Origin and Evolution of component

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'component' originated from the Latin word 'component-' which means 'put together'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'component' has come to be widely used in various fields such as mathematics, engineering, and technology to refer to individual parts that make up a whole system or structure.