Meaning
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin compōnēns, compōnēntis, present participle of compōnō (“assemble, put together”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: