ongoing factor

[/ˈɑːn.ɡoʊ.ɪŋ ˈfæk.tər/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing factors
fator contínuo
1. A circumstance, element, or condition that persists over time and continues to influence or affect a situation, process, or outcome
Rising inflation remains an ongoing factor in the economy's instability.
A inflação crescente continua sendo um fator contínuo na instabilidade econômica.
2. A persistent variable or element that must be continuously considered in analysis, planning, or decision-making
Climate change is an ongoing factor that affects agricultural planning.
As mudanças climáticas são um fator contínuo que afeta o planejamento agrícola.
This is primarily technical/formal terminology used in business, academic, scientific, and policy discussions in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. It emphasizes systematic thinking and is common in written reports, analyses, and strategic planning documents across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuous factorpersistent elementrecurring factorsustained variable
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time factorisolated incidenttemporary elementsingle occurrence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fator contínuo
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
General Brazilian
fator permanente
Alternative usage emphasizing persistent nature
Portugal
fator contínuo
Same as Brazilian usage; widely understood in formal contexts
Portugal
fator em curso
Alternative phrasing meaning 'factor in progress'

Related Words

contributing factordetermining factorvariableelementconditioncircumstance

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a role
come into play
be a factor in
weigh in on
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