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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMain factor
/meɪn ˈfæk.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The primary element or cause that actively contributes to a particular result or situation.
"Budget constraints were the main factor in deciding to postpone the project." - 2
The most significant determinant among several competing variables.
"Genetics is often considered the main factor in determining physical traits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'main' (principal, strong), originating from Old English 'mægen' (strength, power), combined with 'factor' from Latin 'factor' (doer, maker), which entered English in the 16th century via French from the verb 'facere'.
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facteur principal
Transliteration: faktœʁ pʁɛ̃sipal
"Le manque de temps a été le facteur principal de son échec."
Hauptfaktor
Transliteration: haʊ̯ptfaktoːɐ̯
"Der Preis war der Hauptfaktor bei unserer Entscheidung."
fattore principale
Transliteration: fattore principale
"La qualità è il fattore principale del nostro successo."
factor principal
Transliteration: faktor prinsipal
"La experiencia fue el factor principal para conseguir el puesto."
fator principal
Transliteration: fator pɾĩsipaw
"O custo foi o fator principal na escolha do material."
मुख्य कारक
Transliteration: mukhya kārak
"यह सफलता का मुख्य कारक था।"
主要因素
Transliteration: zhǔyào yīnsù
"气候变化是主要因素。"
주요 요인
Transliteration: juyo yoin
"그것이 이번 사고의 주요 요인이다."
主要因子
Transliteration: shuyō inshi
"これが成功の主要因子である。"
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