komponense

Komponense is a term used in some languages to denote a component or constituent of a larger system. In general usage, a komponense is an individual part that, together with other parts, forms a complete object, process, or structure. The term is more common in technical or academic writing than in everyday language, and in many languages it appears as a loanword or calque from English "component".

Etymology: from Latin componere "to put together"; related forms include component, Komponente, componente.

Applications: In mathematics and physics, a component may refer to a projection of a vector onto a coordinate axis or a separate physical quantity in a model. In computer science and software engineering, a komponense is another term for a modular part of a system with a defined interface. In chemistry and materials science, the term can denote a constituent substance in a mixture or compound.

Usage notes: The exact sense varies by language and field; some languages prefer native equivalents such as "component" or "komponent" for the same idea. The term is not widely used in English-language sources outside specialized texts.