Gadit

factor

Definitions (3)
1nounA number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.
The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
In mathematics, finding the prime factors of a number is a common task.
The factor of 5 in the equation makes it easy to solve.
2nounAn element or component that contributes to a result or situation.
Weather is a major factor in determining the success of the event.
The cost was a significant factor in their decision to move.
Several factors contributed to the team's victory.
3nounA gene that determines a hereditary characteristic.
Scientists discovered a new factor that influences eye color.
Genetic factors play a crucial role in the development of certain diseases.
The factor responsible for the trait was identified in the study.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
factor
Originally meant
a doer or maker
Background
The word 'factor' comes from the Latin 'factor', meaning 'a doer or maker'. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, initially referring to a person who acts or transacts business on behalf of another.