components

noun

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

(graph theory) A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.

adjective

Making up a larger whole.

Made up of smaller complete units in combination.

Roots

ponopon- · Latin · put, place

Synonyms for components

partn itemsn

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Where does components come from?

The word components breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pon-, from Latin pono (“put, place”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.