factor

factor is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Singular factor

Plural factors

1. (countable) A factor is one of a number of things that causes a result.

   The main factor in the success of our program is our excellent teachers.

Synonyms

• cause
• element

Related words

• factorial

See also

• result

Verb

Plain form factor

Third-person singular factors

Past tense factored

Past participle factored

Present participle factoring

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