Componentry

/kəmˈpoʊnəntri/ noun

Definition

The components or parts of something collectively, or the system of making and organizing components.

Etymology

From component plus the suffix -ry (as in archery, machinery), meaning 'the practice, art, or system of.' This technical term emerged in engineering and manufacturing contexts.

Kelly Says

Componentry is why modern life works—smartphones have thousands of components from different manufacturers that have to fit together perfectly, and there are entire industries devoted to just making sure the componentry works!

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