Antonyms for component

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : kuh m-poh-nuh nt, kom-

Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpoʊ nənt, kɒm-

Definition of component

Origin : 1640s, "constitutional element" (earlier "one of a group of persons," 1560s), from Latin componentem (nominative componens), present participle of componere "to put together" (see composite). As an adjective, from 1660s.

adj constituent
noun part, element

Example sentences :

As his eyes glowed, it resolved itself into its component specks.
Extract from : « Invasion » by William Fitzgerald Jenkins

At this suggestion the component parts of his nature began a discussion.
Extract from : « If You Touch Them They Vanish » by Gouverneur Morris

The hyphen is used between the component parts of some compound words.
Extract from : « "Stops" » by Paul Allardyce

The fleet was an anomaly, and each of its component parts was separately a freak.
Extract from : « The Pirates of Ersatz » by Murray Leinster

The force enters into the mores and becomes a component in them.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

Assumptions are a component of the functioning of sign systems.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

So much for one of the component parts of this singular Oriental “quid.”
Extract from : « The Plant Hunters » by Mayne Reid

Potash is used principally as a component of fertilizers in agriculture.
Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith

The interpenetration of the component parts of my being is too complete.
Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet

Before they do, let us stroll through the crowd, and note its component parts.
Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid

Synonyms for component

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