multiple factors

[ˈmʌltɪpl ˈfæktərz]
noun phrase
múltiplos fatores
1. several or many different elements, causes, or circumstances that contribute to a result or situation
The success of the project was due to multiple factors including good planning, team cooperation, and adequate funding.
O sucesso do projeto foi devido a múltiplos fatores, incluindo planejamento adequado, cooperação da equipe e financiamento suficiente.
2. various interconnected variables that influence an outcome
Multiple factors affect student performance, such as motivation, resources, and family support.
Múltiplos fatores afetam o desempenho dos alunos, como motivação, recursos e apoio familiar.
This phrase is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in academic, business, and scientific contexts. It reflects a modern tendency to acknowledge complexity and avoid oversimplification in explanations. In Brazil, it's particularly common in corporate reports, research papers, and formal communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
several factorsmany factorsvarious factorsnumerous factorscontributing factors
Antonyms / Antônimos
single factorone factorsole factor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
múltiplos fatores
Standard usage in business, academic, and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
múltiplos fatores
Common in professional and academic discourse
São Paulo
múltiplos fatores
Standard in corporate and technical environments
Portugal
múltiplos fatores
Identical usage; standard European Portuguese form

Related Words

contributing factorsdetermining factorsvariableelementcausecomponent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a combination of factors
a host of factors
contributing factors
all things considered
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