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Prime factor

noun

The prime factors of a quantity are all of the prime quantities that will exactly divide the given quantity.

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... inspired by the dancing and musical clubs; also on the genius and culture of the vocalists, and the marvelous efficiency of a well-directed co-operative effort. This triumph in a new field, which so increases the possibilities of soul expression, suggests the use of music as a prime factor in all future systems for ...

— Solaris Farm - A Story of the Twentieth Century • Milan C. Edson

... himself had opportunity for meditation, and this had softened his mood to some degree. He admitted to himself that her interest in the wives of his workmen had been the prime factor in their determination to endure a temporary cut in the wage-scale without striking. To be sure, his own attitude of confidential intercourse with the leaders in stating his position frankly had had its influence; but he did not for a moment believe ...

— Making People Happy • Thompson Buchanan

... as though the sides were bullet-proof. But trust the Admiralty to know what they are doing! Pages could be filled with the mere cataloguing of the various kinds of ships used by the navy in this war, and I am told that these river "tanks" were the prime factor in the ...

— "Over There" with the Australians • R. Hugh Knyvett

Words linked to "Prime factor" : factor, divisor