component
gb/kəmpˈoʊnənt/ us/kəmpˈoʊnənt/
B1
English
~ 1800
alkotóelem, alkatrész, összetevő, elektronikai alkatrész, elektronikai komponens, áramköri elem
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is a component of [something]
The engine is a vital component of the car.
A motor az autó létfontosságú alkatrésze.
Each component is tested before being assembled.
Minden alkotóelemet tesztelnek, mielőtt összeszerelik őket.
The software has several components that work together.
This device contains many small electronic components.
Training is an important component of the program.
Learner examples
The wheel is a component of the bike.
A kerék a bicikli egyik alkatrésze.
Water is a component of the drink.
A víz az ital egyik összetevője.
A battery is a component in my phone.
The door handle is a component of the door.
Sugar is a component in the cake.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'component' with 'opponent' because they sound similar, but 'opponent' means someone you compete against.
Meaning
Part of a larger system
Collocations
key component
|main component
|electronic component
|essential component
|component parts
Synonyms
part (More general and used in everyday speech for any portion of something.)
|
element (Often used for an essential or basic part, sometimes in abstract contexts.)
Antonyms
whole (Refers to the complete thing, not just a part of it.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|manufacturing
|core_vocabulary
|science
Definition
One piece or part of a bigger thing.
A part or element that combines with others to form something larger.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The technician replaced a faulty component on the motherboard.
A technikus kicserélt egy hibás alkatrészt az alaplapon.
This circuit contains several different types of components.
Ez az áramkör több különböző típusú alkatrészt tartalmaz.
High-quality components improve the performance of the device.
Learner examples
The phone has many small components inside.
A telefonban sok apró alkatrész van.
A computer has many electronic components.
Egy számítógépben sok elektronikai alkatrész van.
He changed one component in the radio.
Meaning
Electronic part or device
Collocations
electronic component
|circuit component
|replace a component
Synonyms
module (In electronics, a self-contained unit that can be replaced or upgraded.)
Themes
technology
|electronics
|science
Definition
A small piece used inside electronic machines.
A small, self-contained part used in electronic devices or circuits.
Grammar
Dictionary form
component
IPA
GB/kəmpˈoʊnənt/
US/kəmpˈoʊnənt/
Syllables & stress
com - pon - ent (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pon)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: component
- Plural: components
Word family
Forms
components
noun
Core family
compose
verb B1
composition
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
decompose
verb B2
decomposition
noun B2
Advanced or less common
compositional
adjective
Expressions
component part
1/kəmpˈoʊnənt pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Individual piece of a whole
One of the parts that make up something bigger.
Examples
- The wheels are a component part of the machine.
- Each component part must be checked before use.
key component
1/kˈi kəmpˈoʊnənt/
fixed phrase
Most important part
The most important part of something.
Examples
- Trust is a key component of any relationship.
- Exercise is a key component of staying healthy.