Component Definition

component
noun
  1. an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"
  2. something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach"; "the animal constituent of plankton"
  3. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"

"Component" in song lyrics

See how component is used in real songs:

  • "I pivit, dove it inside of the muscle component"
    (Abstract Rude f/) Prevail w/ Mad Child — Rifle Association
  • "It's Big Ju, I come through with the final component"
    The Beatnuts f/ Large Professor — Originate
  • "ROS and yo we dismantling every component"
    DJ Drama f/ Fabolous, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa — Oh My

Usage tips for "component"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "component" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for component to find words that pair well.

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