Table of Contents
1. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] anything that contributes causally to a result.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
Rhymes with Factor
- refractor
- detractor
- compactor
- tractor
- schlachter
- reactor
- schachter
- pachter
- lacter
- akhtar
How do you pronounce factor?
Pronounce factor as ˈfæktər.
US - How to pronounce factor in American English
UK - How to pronounce factor in British English
Sentences with factor
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you are not family but have a close relationship, factor that in.
Quotes about factor
1. If you want to be truly successful invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus on it and persevere your success will blossom.
- Sydney Madwed
2. I've always competed in those shows. Like, I won 'Fear Factor', I did 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here', I did 'The Mole', 'Celebrity Apprentice' with Donald Trump. I've done a lot of those shows, all in the hope of being a blessing to my mom's organization.
- Stephen Baldwin
3. Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing.
- Lionel Messi
2. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] an abstract part of something.
Synonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
3. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
5. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
6. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] an independent variable in statistics.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
7. factor
verb. ['ˈfæktɝ'] be a contributing factor.
Synonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)
8. factor
noun. ['ˈfæktɝ'] (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.
Synonyms
- homeotic gene
- polygene
- proto-oncogene
- Y-linked gene
- genetic marker
- suppressor gene
- transforming gene
- nonallele
- modifier gene
- mutant gene
- cistron
- recessive gene
- oncogene
- gene
- DNA
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- regulator gene
- dominant gene
- chromosome
- lethal gene
- X-linked gene
- repressor gene
- structural gene
- suppresser
- regulatory gene
- linked genes
- suppresser gene
- modifier
- allele
- linkage group
- transgene
- sequence
- allelomorph
- operator gene
- desoxyribonucleic acid
- suppressor
Antonyms
Etymology
- factor (Latin)
- facio (Latin)