factors

[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

NOUN

determinant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect cause circumstance component consideration element influence ingredient part point thing

STRONG

agency agent aid antecedent board constituent instrument instrumentality item means portion

WEAK

fixin's makin's part and parcel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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Fisher cites a few factors for buyers’ apparent resilience last month: Rates are still a little lower than they were at the same time last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

There are also factors that could complicate an escalation; for instance, the U.S.,

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Right now, sales aren't great, but that's not to do with swine fever, it's because of other factors," he says, pointing to the high cost of living.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

All of these factors play an important role in shaping local climate policies and responses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

At best, this book identifies several constellations of environmental factors that I believe provide a large part of the answer to Yali’s question.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond