#component__constituent  an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system: "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"
  supertype:  part.physical_object__portion  something less than the whole of a human artifact: "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together"
  subtype:  appurtenance__accessory__supplement  a supplementary component
     subtype:  auto_accessory  an accessory for an automobile
     subtype:  computer_accessory  an accessory for a computer
     subtype:  cut-in__cutin__insert  (film) a still inserted and interrupting the action; (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network broadcast
     subtype:  fitting  a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
        subtype:  gas_fitting__gasfitting  the fitting (pipes or valves or meters) that convey gas from the gas main to the gas fixtures of a building
        subtype:  pipefitting__pipe_fitting  fitting consisting of threaded pieces of pipe for joining pipes together
           subtype:  reducer  pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter
        subtype:  receptacle.fitting  an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
           subtype:  outlet_box  (electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system
           subtype:  expansion_slot__expansionslot__slot  (computers) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
           subtype:  socket  a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
              subtype:  electric_socket  a socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted
           subtype:  wall_socket__wall_plug__electric_outlet__electrical_outlet__outlet__electric_receptacle  receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
              subtype:  power_point__powerpoint__point  (British) a wall socket
  subtype:  improver__addition  a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinammon improved the flavor"
     subtype:  additive  something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
        subtype:  adjuvant  an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
        subtype:  food_additive__artificial_additive  an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life
     subtype:  afterthought  an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
     subtype:  annex__annexe__extension__wing  an addition that extends a main building
        subtype:  ell  an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
     subtype:  attachment.improver  a supplementary part or accessory
     subtype:  elongation.improver__extension  an addition to the length of something
  subtype:  audio  the sound elements of television
  subtype:  auto_part__car_part__carpart  a component of an automobile; "his business is auto parts"
  subtype:  crystal.component  a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
     subtype:  piezoelectric_crystal__piezoelectriccrystal  a crystal that can be used as a transducer
  subtype:  computer_hardware__hardware  the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
     subtype:  CPU__central_processing_unit__C.P.U.__central_processor__centralprocessor__processor__mainframe  (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
     subtype:  memory_board__memory__storage__store  an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
        subtype:  RAM__random-access_memory__random_access_memory__random_memory__read/write_memory  the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
        subtype:  ROM__read-only_memory__read-only_storage__fixed_storage__fixedstorage  (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
           subtype:  CD-ROM__compact_disc_read-only_memory  a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user
           subtype:  EPROM__erasable_programmable_read-only_memory  (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data
        subtype:  real_storage  the main memory in a virtual memory system
        subtype:  scratchpad  (computer) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information
        subtype:  virtual_memory__virtualmemory__virtual_storage__virtualstorage  (computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space available to the user of a computer system in which virtual addresses are mapped into real addresses
     subtype:  scheduler  computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate order
     subtype:  sequencer  computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence
  subtype:  heating_element__heatingelement  the component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat
     subtype:  bar.heating_element  (British) a heating element in an electric fire
     subtype:  burner.heating_element  the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking; "the electric range had one large burner and three smaller one"
  subtype:  ingredient  a component of a mixture or compound
     subtype:  base.ingredient  the principal ingredient of a mixture; "glycerinated gelatin is used as a base for many ointments"; "he told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green"; "everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base"
  subtype:  landside  component consisting of a side piece opposite the moldboard
  subtype:  makings__making  the components needed for making or doing something; "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"
  subtype:  module  a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
     subtype:  cartridge.module  a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck"
        subtype:  ink_cartridge__inkcartridge  a cartridge that contains ink and can be replaced
        subtype:  tape_cartridge  a cartridge containing magnetic tape; for use with audio or video recorders or computer systems
     subtype:  power_module__powermodule  module that provides power to operate other modules
  subtype:  pixel__pel__picture_element__pictureelement  (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot); "the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution"
  subtype:  retrofit.component  a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
  subtype:  spare_part__sparepart__spare  an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
  subtype:  spark_gap.component__sparkgap  a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them
  subtype:  video_tube__videotube__video  the visual component of television

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