necessaryfactor
nounUK /ˈnɛsəsəri ˈfæktə/
US /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri ˈfæktər/
A necessary factor is something you must have to make something happen.
Good sleep is a necessary factor for doing well at school.
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2. A thing that cannot be left out when solving a problem.
Time is a necessary factor in finishing the puzzle.
3. An important part that helps a plan succeed.
Teamwork was a necessary factor in winning the game.
4. Something that must be present for a result to occur.
Water is a necessary factor for plants to grow.