factors

fac-tors · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "factor": circumstances, facts, or influences that contribute to a result.

  2. 2.

    (mathematics) Numbers that can be multiplied together to produce another number.

  3. 3.

    (verb, third person singular) Includes as a relevant element in a decision or calculation.

Related words

See also: cause, element, factor, influence
Synonyms: causes, components, elements, influences

Etymology

From Latin factor meaning "doer, maker, performer," from facere meaning "to do, make." The mathematical sense developed in the 17th century.