What does the word component mean?

Answer 1

• COMPONENT (noun)

The noun COMPONENT has 3 senses:

1. an abstract part of something

2. something determined in relation to something that includes it

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

Familiarity information: COMPONENT used as a noun is uncommon.

Answer 2

Components are parts of a whole. For instance, a preamp is a stereo component, and a stereo consists of a turntable, a preamp, an amp, and speakers.