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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Scientists believe this offset is linked to two key factors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

He said Cliffwater, which posts daily NAV updates, regularly makes adjustments for other factors when the most recent NAV available predates Cliffwater’s own reporting date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

We followed these children over several years, documenting respiratory health symptoms and lung function measurements, in addition to household, lifestyle and behavioral factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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