Hypernyms for "factor"
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Hypernyms
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allele
allelomorph
auctioneer
be all and end all
be-all and end-all
common divisor
common factor
common measure
constant of proportionality
conversion factor
deflator
dominant gene
equivalent-binary-digit factor
estate agent
factor of proportionality
fundamental
general agent
genetic marker
holandric gene
homeotic gene
house agent
insurance agent
insurance broker
intrinsic factor
investment banker
land agent
lethal gene
linkage group
linked genes
modifier
modifier gene
mutant gene
nonallele
oncogene
operator gene
parameter
plot element
point
polygene
prime factor
proto-oncogene
real estate agent
real estate broker
recessive gene
regulator gene
regulatory gene
releasing factor
releasing hormone
repressor gene
RF
ship broker
stockbroker
structural gene
suppresser
suppresser gene
suppressor
suppressor gene
syndic
transforming gene
transgene
travel agent
underwriter
unknown quantity
wild card
X-linked gene
Y-linked gene
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.