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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He blamed a variety of factors, including uncertainty around Bolloré Group's 18% stake and its US listing being postponed.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Fisher cites a few factors for buyers’ apparent resilience last month: Rates are still a little lower than they were at the same time last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

This pullback seems likely driven by factors including profit-taking and elevated bond yields, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Now I don’t like school, which you might say is one of the factors that got us involved with this old guy we nicknamed the Pigman.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel