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

Judge Subramanian claimed Diddy's violence within his personal relationships, that Combs owned up to, was a contributing factor to his reasoning for keeping the rapper behind bars. —Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025

While tariffs are one contributing factor, Gallucci noted that the survey doesn’t single them out, and that the overall mood is shaped by a constellation of unpredictable forces. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025

Advocates and experts say guidelines are inconsistent for medical officials determining whether heat is listed as a cause of death, a contributing factor or even at all. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025

Tennis star Roger Federer's preparation regimen was one contributing factor to his successful career. —Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Rhymes for contributing factor

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