contributing factors
[/kənˈtrɪbjutɪŋ ˈfæktərz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (phrase is plural by nature)
fatores contribuintes
1. Elements, circumstances, or causes that help produce or influence a result, often in combination with other factors
Poor diet and lack of exercise are contributing factors to obesity.
A má alimentação e a falta de exercício são fatores contribuintes para a obesidade.
2. In accident or incident analysis, causes that together led to an outcome
The investigation identified several contributing factors to the plane crash.
A investigação identificou vários fatores contribuintes para o acidente aéreo.
3. Partial or secondary causes that add to a primary cause
Stress and inadequate sleep are contributing factors to poor academic performance.
O estresse e o sono inadequado são fatores contribuintes para o desempenho acadêmico deficiente.
This term is widely used in academic, legal, medical, and investigative contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in formal reports, medical diagnoses, and accident investigations. The phrase emphasizes multifactorial causation, reflecting a modern scientific approach to problem-solving.
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