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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A successful transplant hinges on several factors, including finding the right match and ensuring the body does not reject the new organ once implanted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Although the biological mechanism remains unclear, Gloyn believes the answer is likely complex and influenced by multiple factors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Several factors help explain the recent underperformance of Walmart shares, which are up just 6% so far this year, lagging behind rival stocks like Costco, Target and Amazon.com.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Each broker has their own criteria to determine which bids will receive an allocation; factors can include how big an account is, or in Robinhood’s case, the selection will be random.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The same factors that molded Europeans’ encounters with Africans molded their encounters with Native Americans as well.

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