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 psychiatric factors including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A combination of factors has made Amazon exceptionally difficult to rival, note experts.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ecosystem metabolism, influenced by factors such as temperature, light, and water flow, contributed 12% of the deoxygenation.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

"Fundamental factors" remain to be resolved, Nim said, adding "I would not even rule out an interest rate hike which squarely targets future inflation".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

On top of its self-generated shortcomings, Shenandoah has a lot of problems arising from factors largely beyond its control.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson