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Textual thesaurus for "factor"

(noun) gene, 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

genes were formerly called factors


(noun) ingredient, constituent, component, element

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


(noun) agent, broker

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission


(noun) divisor

one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer

what are the 4 factors of 6?


(verb) factor in, factor out

resolve into factors

a quantum computer can factor the number 15


(verb) factor in, factor out

consider as relevant when making a decision

You must factor in the recent developments