dictionary.pt
factor
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/fɐˈtoɾ/fa·tor
Definition
1An element or circumstance that contributes to a result or phenomenon; a number that divides another exactly.
Usage examples
“Weather was an important factor in the success of the harvest.”
“The number 3 is a factor of 12.”
Common combinations
decisive factorrisk factorhuman factorgreat factor