Subcomponent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌsəb-kəm-ˈpō-nənt/ sub·com·po·nent

Meaning & Definition of Subcomponent

Subcomponent (noun)

  1. a component that is part of a larger component

Subcomponent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in component, element

    similar: division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, sector, segment, building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, member, aspect, characteristic, facet, feature, trait, detail, item, particular, point, basis, part and parcel
    opposite: whole, aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, admixture, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, intermixture, mix, mixture

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Subcomponent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Subcomponent:

division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, sector, segment, building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, member, aspect, characteristic, facet, feature, trait, detail, item, particular, point, basis, part and parcel

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Subcomponent

Words with the opposite meaning of Subcomponent:

whole, aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, admixture, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, intermixture, mix, mixture

Word Forms of Subcomponent

Inflections: subcomponents, sub-components

Origin & Etymology of Subcomponent

First known use: 1854

Frequently Asked Questions about Subcomponent

What does "Subcomponent" mean?

"Subcomponent" means a component that is part of a larger component. As a noun, it is defined as: a component that is part of a larger component.

What is another word for "Subcomponent"?

Other words for "Subcomponent" include division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section and sector. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Subcomponent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Subcomponent"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Subcomponent". Common alternatives include division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, sector, segment and building block.

What is the opposite of "Subcomponent"?

Antonyms of "Subcomponent" include whole, aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum and summation.

Is "Subcomponent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Subcomponent" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Subcomponent"?

"Subcomponent" is pronounced /ˌsəb-kəm-ˈpō-nənt/ and divided into syllables as sub·com·po·nent.

What is the origin of the word "Subcomponent"?

First known use: 1854.

What is another word for "Subcomponent" meaning "as in component, element"?

When "Subcomponent" (noun) means as in component, element, synonyms include division, fragment, particle, partition, piece and portion. Opposites in this sense include whole, aggregate, composite and compound.