Factor Definition
factor
noun
- anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome"
- an abstract part of something; "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"
- one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?"
- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
- any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
- an independent variable in statistics
- (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; "genes were formerly called factors"
verb
- resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"
- be a contributing factor; "make things factor into a company's profitability"
- consider as relevant when making a decision; "You must factor in the recent developments"
"Factor" in song lyrics
See how factor is used in real songs:
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"X-Men, the Next Factor..."
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm -
"Rhyming on these beats since the nineties, I'm a factor"
9th Wonder f/ Kendrick Lamar, MURS, Warren G — Enjoy (West Coastin') -
"Deactivate factor"
Aceyalone f/ P.E.A.C.E. — Microphones
Words that rhyme with factor
Usage tips for "factor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "factor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for factor to find words that pair well.