factor
To find all the factors ofTo find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly).
» There are many factors.
Es gibt viele Faktoren.
Есть много факторов.
Существует множество факторов.
Є багато факторів.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly).
(transitive)To rewrite an expression as the product of its factors.
resolve into factors
(intransitive)To be a product of other objects.
(transitive)To sell a debt or debts to an agent (the factor) to collect.
Examples
182 sentencesThere are many factors.
Є багато факторів. — deniko
ruЕсть много факторов. — Lenin_1917
deEs gibt viele Faktoren. — boscowitch
I don't think that's a factor.
ruНе думаю, что это играет роль. — Wezel
There are several factors to consider.
There are many factors to consider.
There are other factors to consider.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Inherited from Middle English factour, from Middle French facteur, Anglo-Norman factour, aInherited from Middle English factour, from Middle French facteur, Anglo-Norman factour, and their etymon Latin factor (“a doer, maker, performer”), from factus (“done or made”), perfect passive participle of faciō (“do, make”).
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Forms
factors, factoring, factored, factoredPhrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbsSynonyms
2 synonyms- resolve into factors:factor infactor out
- consider as relevant when making a decision:factor infactor out
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- B2Academic vocabulary — Because the lesson uses it
- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form