Component
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Part of Whole
Emphasizes that 'component' means an individual part within a larger entity.

A bicycle wheel is a crucial component of the bike.
Not 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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constituentelementfactoringredientmodulepartpiecesectionunit
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