Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A component is a part or piece of something larger, like a puzzle piece making up a puzzle. Synonyms:
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The engine is a key component of a car.Vitamin C is an essential component of a healthy diet.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin component-, meaning putting together, the word component was first used in English in the 17th century.
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