Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Factors.
Factors - as a noun
Anything that contributes causally to a result
Example: "A number of factors determined the outcome"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An abstract part of something
Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
component15constituent13element9ingredient12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12part6section9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
Example: "What are the 4 factors of 6?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
divisor11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
integer8whole numberHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agent6broker12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bourgeois12businessperson18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
number10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An independent variable in statistics
(genetics) a segment of dna that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding dna as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Example: "Genes were formerly called factors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cistron9gene5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sequence19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
dominant geneallele6allelomorph18genetic marker
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homeotic genelethal genelinkage grouplinked genesmodifier14modifier genemutant genenonalleleoperator geneoncogene11transforming genepolygene14proto-oncogenerecessive generegulator generegulatory generepressor genestructural genesuppresser14suppresser genesuppressor14suppressor genetransgene10x-linked geneholandric geney-linked geneepistatic gene
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Factors - as a verb
Resolve into factors
Example: "A quantum computer can factor the number 15"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
factor infactor outBe a contributing factor
Example: "Make things factor into a company's profitability"
Consider as relevant when making a decision
Example: "You must factor in the recent developments"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
factor infactor outExample Sentences
"Genetics is one of the factors that influence a person's height."
"Genetics and environment are both important factors in determining a person's height."
"One of the key factors for success in business is effective communication."
"Financial stability is often influenced by various economic factors."
"Government policies can have a significant impact on economic factors."
Word Game Points
Is FACTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, factors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FACTORS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FACTORS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, factors is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFACTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is FACTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, factors is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFACTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.