FACTOR

FAC ·TOR 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 11 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. anything that contributes causally to a result
  2. an abstract part of something
  3. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
  4. a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

💬 Examples

  • "a number of factors determined the outcome"
  • "jealousy was a component of his character"
  • "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"
  • "what are the 4 factors of 6?"

🔗 Similar words

componentconstituentelementingredientdivisoragent
verb
  1. resolve into factors
  2. be a contributing factor
  3. consider as relevant when making a decision

💬 Examples

  • "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"
  • "make things factor into a company's profitability"
  • "You must factor in the recent developments"

🔗 Similar words

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