element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.
the basic elements of geometry
component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character.
the components of a stereo system
constituent stresses its essential and formative character.
the constituents of a chemical compound
ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.
the ingredients of a cocktail
Example Sentences
Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin elementum