Definitions

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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"The body treats microplastics as foreign intruders, which prompts the brain's immune cells to attack them. When the brain is stressed by factors like toxins or environmental pollutants this also causes oxidative stress," he said.

From Science Daily

The company's overarching question to the jury has been whether Kaley's mental health problems were clearly caused by her social media use, while making the case that many other factors were to blame.

From BBC

Diaz-Canel said the talks were being facilitated by "international factors" without elaborating.

From Barron's

“Though these factors have affected sentiment for the asset class, we’re optimistic that some of these pressures may soon ease,” the Morgan Stanley investor letter said.

From Barron's

The downward revision was driven by a variety of factors.

From The Wall Street Journal