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unknown quantity vs factor

factor vs unknown quantity

unknown quantity and factor both are nouns.

unknown quantity is not a verb while factor is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unknown quantity Yes No No No
factor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, factor is a hypernym of unknown quantity; that is, factor is a word with a broader meaning than unknown quantity:
  • unknown quantity: a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent
  • factor: anything that contributes causally to a result
unknown quantity (noun) factor (noun)
a variable whose values are solutions of an equation (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 factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent 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
unknown quantity (verb) factor (verb)
resolve into factors
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor
Difference between unknown quantity and factor

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