component

/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: components

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phần nhỏ, tự chứa của một thực thể lớn hơn

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Noun

Examples

A CPU is a component of a computer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một đồ thị con kết nối không phải là phần của đồ thị con kết nối lớn hơn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Making up a larger whole.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm nên một toàn thể lớn hơn

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Adjective

Examples

a component word

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Made up of smaller complete units in combination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được cấu thành từ các đơn vị hoàn chỉnh nhỏ hơn kết hợp

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Adjective

Examples

a component stereo

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “component” mean?

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

Is “component” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.