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be-all and end-all vs factor

factor vs be-all and end-all

be-all and end-all and factor both are nouns.

be-all and end-all is not a verb while factor is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be-all and end-all Yes No No No
factor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, factor is a hypernym of be-all and end-all; that is, factor is a word with a broader meaning than be-all and end-all:
  • be-all and end-all: the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim
  • factor: an abstract part of something
Other hypernyms of be-all and end-all include component, constituent, element, ingredient.
be-all and end-all (noun) factor (noun)
the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
an abstract part of something
an independent variable in statistics
anything that contributes causally to a result
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
be-all and end-all (verb) factor (verb)
resolve into factors
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor
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