1. separate, distinct parts or elements that make up a larger system or product
The engineer examined each individual component to identify the defect.
O engenheiro examinou cada componente individual para identificar o defeito.
2. discrete units that can be analyzed, assembled, or replaced independently
The software is built from individual components that can be updated separately.
O software é construído a partir de componentes individuais que podem ser atualizados separadamente.