Question

factor The most important factor in the success of the treaty talks was the physical presence of the two presidents. ˈfæktər

Accepted Answer

Something that contributes to producing a result: ingredient. In Latin factor means simply “doer.” So in English a factor is an “actor” or element or ingredient in some situation or quantity. Charm can be a factor in someone's success, and lack of exercise can be a factor in producing a poor physique. In math we use factor to mean a number that can be multiplied or divided to produce a given number (for example, 5 and 8 are factors of 40). And in biology a gene may be called a factor, since genes are ingredients in the total organism.

word	factor
definition	Something that contributes to producing a result: ingredient.
eg_sentence	The most important factor in the success of the treaty talks was the physical presence of the two presidents.
explanation	In Latin factor means simply “doer.” So in English a factor is an “actor” or element or ingredient in some situation or quantity. Charm can be a factor in someone's success, and lack of exercise can be a factor in producing a poor physique. In math we use factor to mean a number that can be multiplied or divided to produce a given number (for example, 5 and 8 are factors of 40). And in biology a gene may be called a factor, since genes are ingredients in the total organism.
IPA	ˈfæktər

Factor Producing Number Contributes Result Ingredient Important Success