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prime factor

 

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Noun prime factor has 1 sense
  1. prime factor - the prime factors of a quantity are all of the prime quantities that will exactly divide the given quantity
    --1 is a kind of
    divisor, factor

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Prime Factor

Noun: A prime factor is a prime number that can divide another number without leaving a remainder.

Sense 1: In mathematics, a prime factor of a number can only be a prime number.

Example sentence: The prime factors of 12 are 2 and 3.

Sense 2: Prime factors are used in various mathematical calculations and algorithms.

Example sentence: To find the square root of a number, you need to identify its prime factors.

Sense 3: Prime factors play a crucial role in number theory and prime factorization of composite numbers.

Example sentence: The prime factorization of 24 is 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.

Adjective: Prime factor refers to something related to the main or key factor that significantly influences the outcome.

Example sentence: Time management is the prime factor in achieving success.

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