contributing factor
Definition of contributing factor
: 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.
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contributeplay contributing
: to give or supply in common with others
: to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication
: to give a part to a common fund or store
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factorplay
: one who acts or transacts business for another: such as
: broker
: one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable)
: to work as a factor
: to resolve into factors
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