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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"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

Research has indicated automatic start-stop systems improve fuel economy anywhere from 5% to about 26%, depending on factors such as the length and location of the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition, the factors contributing to the lower unemployment rate aren’t so cheery.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“There have always been a great many factors involved,” Isobel says.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern