contributing factor

noun

: something that helps cause a result

According to the police report of the accident, excessive speed was a contributing factor.

—often + to/in

The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success.

Examples of contributing factor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medical examiner classified the manner of death as homicide, and said the presence of a synthetic cannabanoid in his system 'was a significant contributing factor'. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

The ongoing and unpopular war with Iran was unequivocally a contributing factor. — Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Fracher sees the company’s music collaborations — or lack thereof — as a contributing factor. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

The Chargers are 0-7 this season, and Herbert is seen as a key contributing factor. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for contributing factor

• acter
• actor
• tractor
• attractor
• cofactor
• compactor
• contactor
• contractor
• distractor
• extractor
• impactor
• protractor