Definitions of component:

  • noun:   an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
    Example: "Spare components for cars"
  • noun:   an abstract part of something
    Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"
  • noun:   something determined in relation to something that includes it
    Example: "The smaller component is hard to reach"