factor
gb/fˈæktɚ/ us/fˈæktɚ/
A2
English
~ 700
tényező, osztó, figyelembe vesz
NOUN
B1
1
tényező
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is a factor in [something]
Weather was a major factor in the team's victory.
Az időjárás jelentős tényező volt a csapat győzelmében.
Cost is an important factor when choosing a car.
Az ár fontos tényező, amikor autót választunk.
Her experience was the deciding factor in getting the job.
Stress is a known risk factor for heart disease.
Learner examples
Price is a big factor in my choice.
Az ár nagyon fontos tényező a választásomban.
Weather was a factor in the delay.
Az időjárás is közrejátszott a késésben.
Hard work is a factor in success.
Practice is a key factor in learning English.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'factor' with 'fact'. A 'factor' affects a result; a 'fact' is simply true information.
Meaning
Something influencing an outcome
Collocations
key factor
|important factor
|major factor
|contributing factor
|risk factor
Synonyms
element (Stresses being part of a whole rather than its influence.)
|
component (Focuses on being a piece of something rather than its causal role.)
Antonyms
irrelevance (Something with no effect on the outcome.)
Themes
general
|decision-making
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Something that helps cause a result.
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[number] is a factor of [number]
Three is a factor of twelve.
A 3 osztója a 12-nek.
The prime factors of 28 are 2 and 7.
A 28 prímtényezői a 2 és a 7.
Finding common factors is useful for simplifying fractions.
Learner examples
Two is a factor of eight.
A 2 osztója a 8-nak.
Five is not a factor of twelve.
Az 5 nem osztója a 12-nek.
The factors of ten are one, two, five, and ten.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'factor' with 'multiple'. A multiple is bigger than the original number; a factor is smaller or equal.
Meaning
Number dividing another exactly
Collocations
prime factor
|common factor
|highest common factor
Synonyms
divisor (More strictly used for numbers that divide another exactly; often interchangeable in math contexts.)
Antonyms
multiple (A number produced by multiplying the given number by an integer.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
A number that can be multiplied by another number to get a given number, or that divides it without leaving a remainder.
A number or quantity that, when multiplied by another, produces a given number or expression, or that divides another number exactly without remainder.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to factor [something] into [something]
We need to factor in the extra costs when budgeting.
A költségvetés tervezésekor figyelembe kell vennünk a pluszköltségeket.
The forecast factors seasonal changes into its predictions.
Az előrejelzés figyelembe veszi az évszakos változásokat.
They didn't factor the delay into their schedule.
Learner examples
Please factor in the travel time.
Kérlek, vedd figyelembe az utazási időt.
He did not factor the rain into his plans.
Nem vette figyelembe az esőt a terveiben.
We must factor extra costs into the budget.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'factor' alone instead of 'factor in' when meaning 'include in consideration'. The preposition is needed for clarity.
Meaning
Include in consideration or calculation
Collocations
factor in
|factor into
Synonyms
include (General term for making something part of a whole; less specific to calculations or planning.)
|
consider (Emphasizes thinking about something rather than formally including it in calculations.)
Antonyms
ignore (To not consider something when deciding or calculating.)
Themes
planning
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To think about something as part of making a decision or plan.
To include something as part of the reasoning, calculation, or planning for a situation or decision.
Grammar
Dictionary form
factor
IPA
GB/fˈæktɚ/
US/fˈæktɚ/
Syllables & stress
factor (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (factor)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: factor
- Plural: factors
Verb
- Base: factor
- 3rd Person Singular: factors
- Present Participle: factoring
- Past: factored
Word family
Forms
factors
noun
factoring
verb
factored
verb
Advanced or less common
factorize
verb
factorization
noun
Expressions
factor in
1/fˈæktɚ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Include in planning or calculation
To include something when you think about or plan something.
Examples
- You must factor in fuel costs when you plan your trip.
- The model factors in recent market changes.
key factor
1/kˈi fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
Most important influence on result
The most important thing that affects the result of something.
Examples
- Trust is a key factor in any relationship.
- Speed was the key factor in winning the race.
risk factor
1/ɹˈɪsk fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Condition increasing risk of harm/disease
Something that makes it more likely you will get a disease or have a problem.
Examples
- Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.
- High blood pressure is a common risk factor for heart disease.