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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Two main factors allowed researchers to map the underground processes in exceptional detail.

From Science Daily

Because of these factors and many others, it’s a good thing Jenner doesn’t seem to be in a rush.

From MarketWatch

"I'm working 12 to 14 hours on a daily basis...it's one of the factors enabling me to keep my costs low."

From BBC

Public awareness grew, heightened by factors like the US embassy in Beijing making monitoring data public.

From Barron's

But these lifestyle factors are not enough to "account for the massive change that we have seen in a relatively short time frame," Coleman said.

From Barron's