Definitions of determining factor
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a determining or causal element or factor
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synonyms:
causal factor, determinant, determinative, determiner
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types:
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clincher, decisive factor
a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
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influence
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
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imponderable
a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
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imprint
a distinctive influence
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morale builder
something or someone who influences by building or strengthening morale
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canker, pestilence
a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
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support
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
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enticement, temptation
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
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type of:
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cognitive factor
something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
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an argument that is conclusive
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synonyms:
clincher, determiner
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