contributing factor
noun
: something that helps cause a result
According to the police report of the accident, excessive speed was a contributing factor.
—often + to/inThe coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success.
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Judge Subramanian claimed Diddy's violence within his personal relationships, that Combs owned up to, was a contributing factor to his reasoning for keeping the rapper behind bars.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
While tariffs are one contributing factor, Gallucci noted that the survey doesn’t single them out, and that the overall mood is shaped by a constellation of unpredictable forces.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Advocates and experts say guidelines are inconsistent for medical officials determining whether heat is listed as a cause of death, a contributing factor or even at all.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Tennis star Roger Federer's preparation regimen was one contributing factor to his successful career.
—Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
While tariffs are one contributing factor, Gallucci noted that the survey doesn’t single them out, and that the overall mood is shaped by a constellation of unpredictable forces.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Advocates and experts say guidelines are inconsistent for medical officials determining whether heat is listed as a cause of death, a contributing factor or even at all.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Tennis star Roger Federer's preparation regimen was one contributing factor to his successful career.
—Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for contributing factor
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“Contributing factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contributing%20factor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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