Component
noun
A part of something bigger.
The keyboard is just one component of a computer.
Often appears as...
- key component
- component parts
noun
A piece of equipment or machinery that is part of a larger system.
The factory produces electrical components for cars.
Often appears as...
- component supplier
- component maker
noun
Something that contributes to the effect or result.
Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle.
Often appears as...
- integral component
- essential component
noun
One of a set of independent variables in terms of which others may be expressed.
In a vector, every component specifies the direction of the force.
Often appears as...
- vector component
- component form
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noun
A distinct atom, molecule, or group of atoms that undergoes a chemical reaction.
Ethanol is a component of alcoholic beverages.
Often appears as...
- major component
- molecular component
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noun
A part of something bigger.
The keyboard is just one component of a computer.
Often appears as...
- key component
- component parts
noun
A piece of equipment or machinery that is part of a larger system.
The factory produces electrical components for cars.
Often appears as...
- component supplier
- component maker
noun
Something that contributes to the effect or result.
Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle.
Often appears as...
- integral component
- essential component
noun
One of a set of independent variables in terms of which others may be expressed.
In a vector, every component specifies the direction of the force.
Often appears as...
- vector component
- component form
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A distinct atom, molecule, or group of atoms that undergoes a chemical reaction.
Ethanol is a component of alcoholic beverages.
Often appears as...
- major component
- molecular component
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Part of Whole
Emphasizes that 'component' means an individual part within a larger entity.
A bicycle wheel is a crucial component of the bike.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Standalone
A component is generally not functional when separated from the main object or system.
A remote control is an inoperative component without the TV.
Pro Tip 1/2Part of Whole
Emphasizes that 'component' means an individual part within a larger entity.
A bicycle wheel is a crucial component of the bike.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Standalone
A component is generally not functional when separated from the main object or system.
A remote control is an inoperative component without the TV.
Pro Tip 1/2Part of Whole
Emphasizes that 'component' means an individual part within a larger entity.
A bicycle wheel is a crucial component of the bike.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Standalone
A component is generally not functional when separated from the main object or system.
A remote control is an inoperative component without the TV.
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Rethinking how we use...
systems which essentially means starting from nonliving components and that may sound strange at first but if you think about things that have already been done in the artificial intelligence community or even with robotics essentially what these people are doing our building lifelike technologies but they began
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Cell vs. virus: A battle...
a thick flexible layer made of fats and proteins, that surrounds and protects the inner components. It's semipermeable, meaning that it lets some thing pass in and out but blocks others. The cell membrane is covered with tiny projections. They all have functions, like helping cells adhere to their neighbors
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
Go back to your city. Find those people. "You need some help? I'll help you out." Find those people. They're there. Bring them together with law enforcement, the private sector, and the city, with the one aim of reducing violence, but make sure that that community component is strong.
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The psychology of...
Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved.
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this could become a feasible reality. Or how about a factory production line where component parts can be moved around seamlessly on a bed of sound, so there's no manipulation, no hands and no tools? A real-life sonic screwdriver could be closer than you think.
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Cell membranes are way...
First of all, it's tempting to think of a cell membrane like the tight skin of a balloon, but it's actually something much more complex. In reality, it's constantly in flux, shifting components back and forth to help the cell take in food, remove waste,
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What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
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Why is biodiversity so...
The forest can stay resilient and recover from change. But that's not true in every case. In some environments, taking away just one important component can undermine the entire system. Take coral reefs, for instance.
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The incredible...
Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space and solar panels that are efficient enough to power 55 homes.
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Brain 101 PIPE National...
These structures help govern sensations, weight regulation, energy, and instinctual behaviors, such as eating, drinking, and having sex. The brain's four main components,
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Rethinking how we use...
systems which essentially means starting from nonliving components and that may sound strange at first but if you think about things that have already been done in the artificial intelligence community or even with robotics essentially what these people are doing our building lifelike technologies but they began
Video examples
Cell vs. virus: A battle...
a thick flexible layer made of fats and proteins, that surrounds and protects the inner components. It's semipermeable, meaning that it lets some thing pass in and out but blocks others. The cell membrane is covered with tiny projections. They all have functions, like helping cells adhere to their neighbors
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
Go back to your city. Find those people. "You need some help? I'll help you out." Find those people. They're there. Bring them together with law enforcement, the private sector, and the city, with the one aim of reducing violence, but make sure that that community component is strong.
Video examples
The psychology of...
Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved.
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
this could become a feasible reality. Or how about a factory production line where component parts can be moved around seamlessly on a bed of sound, so there's no manipulation, no hands and no tools? A real-life sonic screwdriver could be closer than you think.
Video examples
Cell membranes are way...
First of all, it's tempting to think of a cell membrane like the tight skin of a balloon, but it's actually something much more complex. In reality, it's constantly in flux, shifting components back and forth to help the cell take in food, remove waste,
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
Video examples
Why is biodiversity so...
The forest can stay resilient and recover from change. But that's not true in every case. In some environments, taking away just one important component can undermine the entire system. Take coral reefs, for instance.
Video examples
The incredible...
Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space and solar panels that are efficient enough to power 55 homes.
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Brain 101 PIPE National...
These structures help govern sensations, weight regulation, energy, and instinctual behaviors, such as eating, drinking, and having sex. The brain's four main components,
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone.
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Greta Gerwig
American Actress
I'm really interested in trying to tell stories about women that don't involve romantic components. That's so much a part of the way we feel about female characters and their needs that it feels like it's built in - but I'd like to find a way that it's not. There are so many more stories than that.
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Joe Mantello
American Actor
I have a responsibility to diversity onstage, but one of the things I've heard about our production of 'Boys' is that it's a bunch of white guys. Well, race is a component of this play. You can't just drop people in willy-nilly and say, 'Well, we're going for diversity.
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Frederik Pohl
American Writer
You look at the world around you, and you take it apart into all its components. Then you take some of those components, throw them away, and plug in different ones, start it up and see what happens.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist independently of you in the world. They simply do not exist in the physical world, even though we talk about them as if they do.
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Larry Page
American Businessman
I do think there is an important artistic component in what we do. As a technology company I've tried to really stress that.
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Kirk Cousins
American Athlete
At the quarterback position I would say mental is just as important as physical. Then there's that emotional component too.
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Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
A vocal producer is very important, and it's a very important component of an overall successful and good-sounding record.
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John Elkann
Italian Businessman
Components are important in the evolution of cars, and there is increasing need for electronics.
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Maria Bartiromo
American Journalist
Oil is a very important component of economic growth.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone.
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Greta Gerwig
American Actress
I'm really interested in trying to tell stories about women that don't involve romantic components. That's so much a part of the way we feel about female characters and their needs that it feels like it's built in - but I'd like to find a way that it's not. There are so many more stories than that.
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Joe Mantello
American Actor
I have a responsibility to diversity onstage, but one of the things I've heard about our production of 'Boys' is that it's a bunch of white guys. Well, race is a component of this play. You can't just drop people in willy-nilly and say, 'Well, we're going for diversity.
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Frederik Pohl
American Writer
You look at the world around you, and you take it apart into all its components. Then you take some of those components, throw them away, and plug in different ones, start it up and see what happens.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist independently of you in the world. They simply do not exist in the physical world, even though we talk about them as if they do.
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Larry Page
American Businessman
I do think there is an important artistic component in what we do. As a technology company I've tried to really stress that.
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Kirk Cousins
American Athlete
At the quarterback position I would say mental is just as important as physical. Then there's that emotional component too.
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Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
A vocal producer is very important, and it's a very important component of an overall successful and good-sounding record.
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John Elkann
Italian Businessman
Components are important in the evolution of cars, and there is increasing need for electronics.
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Maria Bartiromo
American Journalist
Oil is a very important component of economic growth.
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