What is the meaning of Component?

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

Making up a larger whole; as a component word.

Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.

gerund of compondre

component

third-person plural future active indicative of componō

component

member of a team or other group

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Source: wiktionary.org