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73 words
German word
Komponente
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmpoˈnɛntə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomponent
Example
Die Komponente ist wichtig für das System.
The component is important for the system.
More examples
Eine Basis-Komponente bildet die Grundlage des Moduls.
A basic component forms the basis of the module.
Core concept
A distinct element connects with other elements to make a complete functioning system.
Common phrases
Basis-Komponente
basic component
wesentliche Komponente
essential component
kleinste Komponente
smallest component
Similar words
Teil: One part that makes up something larger, common in everyday language.
Bauteil: A physical part built into a machine or electronic device to perform a function.
Modul: An independent unit with a specific function that can be added or replaced.
Bestandteil: A necessary element that forms part of a larger whole.
Definition in German
Eine Komponente ist ein Teil eines Systems, das eine bestimmte Aufgabe übernimmt und mit anderen Teilen zusammenwirkt.
Word origin
Komponente developed as a technical and scholarly borrowing from Latin component-, which denotes something that helps make up a whole.
Usage tips
- In general everyday contexts, Teil is broader and often more natural, whereas Komponente has a more technical or formal tone.
Other meanings
- partnoun
- elementnoun
Opposites
- Gesamtheitentiretynoun
Related words
- Komponentenschnittstellecomponent interfacenoun
- Komponententypcomponent typenoun