Component and Section

Component

Component noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
Usage example: each set is composed of several distinct components

Section is a synonym for component. In some cases you can use "Section" instead a noun "Component".

Nearby Word: componentry

Section

Section noun - One of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled.
Usage example: had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together

Component is a synonym for section in part topic. You can use "Component" instead a noun "Section", if it concerns topics such as division, segment, subdivision.

How words are described

particular particular component particular section
specific specific component specific section
certain certain component certain section
appropriate appropriate component appropriate section
Other adjectives: single, small, vocal, large, big, main, secret, new, major, final, extra, significant, last, central, spoken, said, vertical.
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