module

English Thesaurus

1. a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	component, constituent, element,
definition	:	an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	cartridge,
definition	:	a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	power module,
definition	:	module that provides power to operate other modules (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	system,
definition	:	instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity (noun.artifact)

2. computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware) (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	computer circuit,
definition	:	a circuit that is part of a computer (noun.artifact)

domain category	:	computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system,
definition	:	a machine for performing calculations automatically (noun.artifact)

3. detachable compartment of a spacecraft (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	compartment,
definition	:	a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	command module,
definition	:	a space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earth (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft,
definition	:	a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun (noun.artifact)

4. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	ability, power,
definition	:	possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	attention,
definition	:	the faculty or power of mental concentration (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	language, speech,
definition	:	the mental faculty or power of vocal communication (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	memory, retention, retentiveness, retentivity,
definition	:	the power of retaining and recalling past experience (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	intellect, reason, understanding,
definition	:	the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	sensation, sense, sensory faculty, sentience, sentiency,
definition	:	the faculty through which the external world is apprehended (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	volition, will,
definition	:	the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention (noun.cognition)

5. a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	modular, modular,
definition	:	constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use (adj.all)

derivation	:	modular, modular,
definition	:	constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use (adj.all)