Component
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A part or element of a larger whole, particularly in manufacturing or construction. An individual constituent that combines with others to form something complete.
“The engineer identified a faulty component causing the system malfunction.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/
Syllables
com·po·nent
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Wordle
Contains 'ent' suffix and four 'o' vowels; watch for the vowel distribution
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'mp' combination and vowels allow for strategic placement
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