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point vs factor

factor vs point

point and factor both are nouns.

point and factor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
factor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, factor is a hypernym of point; that is, factor is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: a geometric element that has position but no extension
  • factor: an abstract part of something
Other hypernyms of point include component, constituent, element, ingredient.
point (noun) factor (noun)
sharp end (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
a wall socket an abstract part of something
the gun muzzle's direction an independent variable in statistics
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs anything that contributes causally to a result
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
an outstanding characteristic one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
point (verb) factor (verb)
give a point to resolve into factors
repair the joints of bricks consider as relevant when making a decision
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively be a contributing factor
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
be a signal for or a symptom of
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
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