changing factor
nounUK /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˈfæktə/
US /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˈfæktər/
A changing factor is something that makes a situation different over time.
The weather is a changing factor in how our picnic turns out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A number or amount in math that is not fixed and can go up or down.
In the equation, x is a changing factor that affects the answer.
3. Something in science that can shift and change the result of an experiment.
Temperature is a changing factor in how fast the ice melts.
4. A part of a plan that may be different each time you try it.
The number of players is a changing factor in how long the game lasts.