Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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factor | Yes | No | Yes | No |
agent | Yes | No | No | No |
factor (noun) | agent (noun) |
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(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 | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause |
an abstract part of something | an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect |
an independent variable in statistics | a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission |
anything that contributes causally to a result | a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations |
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau |
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | a substance that exerts some force or effect |
any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together |
factor (verb) | agent (verb) |
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resolve into factors | |
consider as relevant when making a decision | |
be a contributing factor |