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factor vs constant of proportionality

constant of proportionality vs factor

factor and constant of proportionality both are nouns.

factor is a verb but constant of proportionality is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
factor Yes No Yes No
constant of proportionality Yes No No No
As nouns, constant of proportionality is a hyponym of factor; that is, constant of proportionality is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than factor:
  • factor: any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
  • constant of proportionality: the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality
Other hyponyms of factor include deflator, conversion factor, factor of proportionality.
factor (noun) constant of proportionality (noun)
(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 constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality
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
factor (verb) constant of proportionality (verb)
resolve into factors
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor
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