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Factor

Verb / ˈfæktɜ: / Another word for factor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A factor is something that contributes to a result or outcome.

Synonyms & similar words

cistron component ingredient constituent factorout gene factorin agent divisor broker element element component ingredient cause influence determinant variable part feature aspect detail point consideration circumstance condition issue matter subject topic theme

Synonyms by register

Formal

element component determinant contributor

Informal

thing reason cause part

Literary

agent influence

Antonyms

result effect consequence outcome product offspring

Common collocations

  • key factor
  • important factor
  • major factor
  • contributing factor
  • risk factor
  • growth factor
  • deciding factor
  • common factor

Word family

noun factor
verb factorize
adjective factorial

Usage note

As a noun, 'factor' often refers to something that contributes to a result. As a verb, 'factor in' means to consider something when making a decision.

Example sentences

  1. The temperature was a factor in deciding what to wear.
  2. Her age was a factor in the hiring process.
  3. Lack of sleep can be a factor in feeling tired.
  4. The economy is a factor in determining how much we can spend.
  5. The team's chemistry was a factor in their success.

Quotes

  • Time is a factor in all human affairs.
  • Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. You don't fail overnight. Instead, failure is a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.
  • The most powerful force ever known on this planet is human cooperation - a force for construction and destruction.

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