Component

usgb/kəmˈpəʊnənt/
noun

A part of something bigger.

The keyboard is just one component of a computer.
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Often appears as...

  • key component
  • component parts
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Part of Whole

Emphasizes that 'component' means an individual part within a larger entity.

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

A component is generally not functional when separated from the main object or system.

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A remote control is an inoperative component without the TV.
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