noun

factor

factor, element, component, consideration

Price is a major factor in our decision.

Price is a major factor in our decision.

2, 3, 4, and 6 are factors of 12.

2, 3, 4, and 6 are factors of 12.

a factor in ((sth.)) something that influences a result The weather was a factor in their success.

a key/major/deciding factor an important factor Cost was the deciding factor.

Synonyms: element, component, cause, influence

From Latin 'factor' (a doer, maker), from 'facere' (to do, make).

A 'factor' is something that 'acts' to produce a result, like a worker in a factory.

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