English dictionary
factor
nounPronunciation
ˈfæktə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- (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
noun
- an independent variable in statistics
noun
- an abstract part of something
noun
- anything that contributes causally to a result
noun
- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
noun
- any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
noun
- one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
verb
- resolve into factors
verb
- consider as relevant when making a decision
verb
- be a contributing factor
Example sentences
genes were formerly called factors
jealousy was a component of his character
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
the grammatical elements of a sentence
a key factor in her success
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
a number of factors determined the outcome
what are the 4 factors of 6?
a quantum computer can factor the number 15
You must factor in the recent developments
make things factor into a company's profitability