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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Here are some of the factors that make U.S. healthcare the most expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Some analysts believe these crucial factors were missing in Bangladesh's case.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Let’s go through two more factors that have blessedly little to do with AI, and have been many years in the making.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For each combination of risk factors, Goldman drew up a decision tree that recommended a treatment option.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell