Constituent
WordNet

noun


(1)   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"
(2)   An abstract part of something
"Jealousy was a component of his character"
"Two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"
"The grammatical elements of a sentence"
"A key factor in her success"
"Humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"
(3)   (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
(4)   A member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
"Needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected"
 
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