background factor
nounUK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˈfæk.tər/
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˈfæk.tɚ/
A background factor is something in the past or around you that helps make something happen.
The sunny weather was a background factor in the picnic's success.
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2. A hidden or less obvious element that affects a result.
Poor sleep was a background factor in his low test score.
3. A condition in a person's history that shapes later events.
Her family's love of books was a background factor in her writing career.
4. An environmental or social element that influences a situation.
The quiet neighborhood was a background factor in their decision to move.