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Elements vs Component - What's the difference?

elements | component |

As nouns the difference between elements and component

is that elements is plural of lang=en while component is a smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

As an adjective component is

making up a larger whole; as a component word.

elements

English

Noun

(head) (p)
  • (pluralonly) Outdoor weather, such as wind or rain.
  • (pluralonly) The basic tenets of an area of knowledge.
  • (pluralonly) The bread and wine of the eucharist.

    • component

    English

    (wikipedia component)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
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    Derived terms

    * componentless

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
  • Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.
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