components
Pieces of something
Components are the parts that make up a whole.
The word appears constantly in technical contexts—the components of a machine, a software system, an argument: The audio components are sold separately.
Component works as an adjective meaning constituent: component parts.
Unlike ingredients, components typically retain their identity within the whole rather than blending into something new.
Basic substance or factor
- moduleIndependent functional component
- unitIndividual part or measure
- subassemblyPrefabricated unit within larger product
- memberOne who belongs
constituent · segment · section · piece · part · subsystem · building block · assembly
Combined but unbonded substances
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- catalystAgent enabling change
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
substrate · additive · element · molecule · emulsifier · stabilizer · surfactant · binder
Charge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
microchip · circuit · LED · inductor · rectifier · transformer · potentiometer · relay
Toothed rotating machine parts
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- cogsProjections on a wheel
- sprocketsToothed wheels for chains
camshaft · crankshaft · valves · springs · levers · pulleys · linkages · actuators
Independent functional component
- libraryBook collection or building
- pluginModular software extension
- APISoftware communication standard
- functionPurpose or duty
class · object · package · dependency · framework · interface · service · widget
Threaded metal fasteners
- boltsThreaded metal fasteners
- nutsSeeds in shells
- washersFlat discs under nuts
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
brackets · hinges · fasteners · fittings · connectors · adapters · pipes · tubing
element
Basic substance or factor
- moduleIndependent functional component
- unitIndividual part or measure
- subassemblyPrefabricated unit within larger product
member · constituent · segment · section · piece · part · subsystem · building block · assembly · subunit
mixture
Combined but unbonded substances
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- catalystAgent enabling change
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
solution · substrate · additive · element · molecule · emulsifier · stabilizer · surfactant · binder · filler
capacitor
Charge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
semiconductor · microchip · circuit · LED · inductor · rectifier · transformer · potentiometer · relay · oscillator
gears
Toothed rotating machine parts
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- cogsProjections on a wheel
sprockets · camshaft · crankshaft · valves · springs · levers · pulleys · linkages · actuators · chassis
module
Independent functional component
- libraryBook collection or building
- pluginModular software extension
- APISoftware communication standard
function · class · object · package · dependency · framework · interface · service · widget · extension
screws
Threaded metal fasteners
nails · brackets · hinges · fasteners · fittings · connectors · adapters · pipes · tubing · seals
fundamental
Forming the base
- intrinsicBelonging by nature
- indispensableUtterly required, irreplaceable
- inherentExisting as essential part
crucial · vital · necessary · core · basic · primary · underlying · key · pivotal · central
- componentsparts, part, pieces, piece, elements
- React Ecosystemhooks, props, refs, fragments, portals
- tensorstensors, index notation, covariant, contraction, valence
- Vue.jscomputed, directives, props, reactive, ref
- resourcesresources, money, natural resources, human resources, financial resources
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
componentswholes
Complete unified amounts
whole · entirety · totality · totalities · aggregate
componentssystems
Organized sets of elements
structures · constructs · compounds · combinations · unities
- key componentCritical necessary element
- component audioModular hi-fi system
- electronic componentsDevice building blocks
- electrical componentsParts in electronic devices
- engine componentsPieces inside a motor
- structural componentsParts providing physical support