FACTOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FACTOR?

Need another word that means the same as “factor”? Find 35 synonyms and 30 related words for “factor” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Factor” are: agent, broker, cistron, gene, component, constituent, element, ingredient, divisor, part, strand, point, detail, item, feature, facet, aspect, characteristic, consideration, influence, circumstance, thing, determinant, representative, deputy, middleman, intermediary, go-between, manager, estate manager, overseer, custodian, caretaker, factor in, factor out

Factor as a Noun

Definitions of "Factor" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “factor” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A company that buys a manufacturer's invoices at a discount and takes responsibility for collecting the payments due on them.
• A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
• An abstract part of something.
• (with numeral) a sunscreen of the sun protection factor specified.
• A level on a scale of measurement.
• A gene or similar agent transmitted by heredity from one generation to the next.
• An independent variable in statistics.
• Any of a number of substances in the blood, mostly identified by numerals, which are involved in coagulation.
• Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together.
• An agent, deputy, or representative.
• A number or algebraic expression by which another is exactly divisible.
• A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
• A land agent or steward.
• A number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.
• 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.
• An agent who buys and sells goods on commission.
• (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.
• One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer.
• Anything that contributes causally to a result.

Synonyms of "Factor" as a noun (33 Words)

agent	Any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau. Speak to your letting agent about refurbishing the property.
aspect	Any of a number of particular angular relationships between one celestial body or point on the ecliptic and another. Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life.
broker	A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission. The centralized lenders operate through brokers.
caretaker	A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person. He acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected.
characteristic	The integer part positive or negative of the representation of a logarithm in the expression log 643 2 808 the characteristic is 2. Certain defining characteristics of the school emerge from the study.
circumstance	The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. The artists are living in reduced circumstances.
cistron	(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.
component	Something determined in relation to something that includes it. Hydrogen is a component of all organic compounds.
consideration	Careful thought, typically over a period of time. The idea was motivated by political considerations.
constituent	Something determined in relation to something that includes it. A component or constituent element of a system.
custodian	A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something. The custodian of the Great Seal in Canada is always the Secretary of State.
deputy	An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent. The deputy prime minister.
detail	An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. The essay contained too much detail.
determinant	A factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something. Pure force of will was the main determinant of his success.
divisor	The number by which a dividend is divided. The greatest common divisor.
element	Each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter Each element is distinguished by its atomic number i e the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms. The grammatical elements of a sentence.
estate manager	Everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities.
facet	Any of the individual units (ommatidia) that make up the compound eye of an insect or crustacean. He studied every facet of the question.
feature	(linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind. The feature tonight is Casablanca.
gene	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. Playing tennis is in my genes.
go-between	A negotiator who acts as a link between parties.
influence	One having power to influence another. The influence of television violence.
ingredient	A component part or element of something. Pork is an important ingredient in many stir fried dishes.
intermediary	A person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. Negotiations took place through an intermediary.
item	An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. They reduced the price on many items.
manager	(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team. The team manager.
middleman	A person who is in a position to give you special assistance. We maintain value for money by cutting out the middleman and selling direct.
overseer	A person who supervises others, especially workers.
part	The part played by a person in bringing about a result. She was memorizing a part.
point	The action or position of a dog in pointing. A pencil point.
representative	An agent of a firm who travels to potential clients to sell its products. A PLO representative attending a meeting in Damascus.
strand	Line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable. A heron glided to rest on a pebbly strand.
thing	Personal belongings or clothing. How could you do such a thing.

Usage Examples of "Factor" as a noun

• An amount that exceeds it by a factor of 1000 or more.
• A key factor in her success.
• Factor 30 sun cream.
• She worked fast, conscious of the time factor.
• The house became home to the estate factor.
• The Rhesus factor.
• His father was chief factor for the Hudson's Bay Company.
• Genes were formerly called factors.
• What are the 4 factors of 6?
• A number of factors determined the outcome.
• His skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved.

Factor as a Verb

Definitions of "Factor" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “factor” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Resolve into factors.
• (of a company) sell (its invoices) to a factor.
• Organize (the source code of a piece of software) into different components that are easier to maintain and work with.
• Be a contributing factor.
• Consider as relevant when making a decision.

Synonyms of "Factor" as a verb (2 Words)

factor in	Be a contributing factor.
factor out	Be a contributing factor.

Usage Examples of "Factor" as a verb

• You must factor in the recent developments.
• A quantum computer can factor the number 15.
• This situation occurs when code is factored to remove application- and domain-specific dependencies.
• Last year researchers factored a number 155 digits long.
• Make things factor into a company's profitability.
• They collected rents while he factored these forfeited estates.

Associations of "Factor" (30 Words)

atonal	Characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality. Atonal music may be written by obscuring tonal structures or by ignoring conventional harmonies altogether.
component	An abstract part of something. Jealousy was a component of his character.
composition	Something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole. Persons who have a touch of madness in their composition.
comprise	Make up or constitute (a whole. The country comprises twenty states.
condition	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. The contract set out the conditions of the lease.
consist	Be consistent with. The information perfectly consists with our friend s account.
constituent	A word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction. A component or constituent element of a system.
constitutive	Forming an essential element of something. Poverty is a constitutive element of a particular form of economic growth.
depend	Be grammatically dependent on. Differences in earnings depended on a wide variety of factors.
dilution	A liquid that has been diluted. The milk factor is greatly reduced by dilution.
divisor	One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer. The greatest common divisor.
element	Each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter Each element is distinguished by its atomic number i e the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms. The death had all the elements of a great tabloid story.
elemental	Concerned with chemical elements or other basic components. Elemental sulphur.
essence	The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character. Locke s scepticism about our ability to penetrate to the real essences of things.
feature	Have as a feature. The film featured Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.
gene	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. Playing tennis is in my genes.
ingredient	Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish. Humor an effective ingredient of a speech.
mainly	More than anything else. He is mainly interested in butterflies.
makeup	An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event. He missed the test and had to take a makeup.
militate	Have force or influence; bring about an effect or change. These fundamental differences will militate against the two communities coming together.
module	Computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware. Ships are now built in modules rather than built in a whole from the base up.
qualitative	Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity. He offered free and qualitative education to the children.
quintessence	(in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things. We were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing.
receptor	An organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation. The retina of the octopus has up to 20 million light receptors.
redefine	Give a new or different definition to. She redefined his duties.
scarify	Puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals. The men in some African tribes scarify their faces.
social	An informal social gathering especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. Ants are social insects.
strongly	With strength or in a strong manner. The car smelled strongly of whisky.
tectonic	Relating to building or construction. Tectonic plates.
typography	Art and technique of printing with movable type.