English word component comes from Latin pono (I ordain. I place, put, lay. I set up, pitch (camp).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pono | Latin (lat) | I ordain. I place, put, lay. I set up, pitch (camp). |
| componere | Latin (lat) | |
| componens | Latin (lat) | |
| component | English (eng) | Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.. Making up a larger whole; as a component word. A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. |