software components

noun

UK /ˈsɒftweə kəmˈpəʊnənts/

US /ˈsɔːftwer kəmˈpoʊnənts/

Software components are small building blocks that fit together to make a computer program.

The game is made of software components like a sound player and a score keeper.

SYNONYMS

modules building blocks parts units elements

RELATED WORDS

software programming code library application

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Reusable pieces of code that developers can plug into different programs.

The team reused several software components to build the new app faster.

3. Separate parts of a software system that each do a specific job.

The login screen and the payment page are separate software components.

4. Packaged programs or modules that can be installed and combined with others.

The update added new software components to the operating system.