word
Factor
FA-ktur
/ˈfæktɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
factor
Dictionary meaning
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain.
Examples
- A number of factors determined the outcome.
- What are the 4 factors of 6?
Synonyms: gene
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