factor

nounmasculine/fɐˈtoɾ/high

fa·tor

Definition

An element or circumstance that contributes to a result or phenomenon; a number that divides another exactly.

Weather was an important factor in the success of the harvest.

The number 3 is a factor of 12.

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Common collocations

decisive factorrisk factorhuman factorgreat factor

Do latim 'factor'.