Defn: One of the elements or quantities which, when multiplied together, from a product.
4. One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result; a constituent. The materal and dynamical factors of nutrition. H. Spencer.
FACTOR
Fac"tor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Factored (-trd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Factoring.] (Mach.)
Defn: To resolve (a quantity) into its factors.
FACTORAGE
Fac"tor*age, n. Etym: [Cf. F. factorage.]
Defn: The allowance given to a factor, as a compensation for his services; — called also a commission.
FACTORESS
Fac"tor*ess, n.
Defn: A factor who is a woman. [R.]
FACTORIAL
Fac*to"ri*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a factory. Buchanan.