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FACTORS

(noun, verb)

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)
cause
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abstract part of something

Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
componentconstituentelementingredient
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divisionpartsection
Hyponyms (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)
divisor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
integerwhole number
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
number
Hyponyms (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)
cistrongene
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sequence
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Factors - as a verb

Resolve into factors

Example: "A quantum computer can factor the number 15"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
factor infactor out

Be 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 out

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is FACTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, factors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
FACTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FACTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, factors is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FACTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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