"nonfactor" meaning in All languages combined

See nonfactor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nonfactors [plural], non-factor [alternative]
Etymology: Etymology tree English non- English factor English nonfactor From non- + factor. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|non-|factor|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English non- English factor English nonfactor From non- + factor. Head templates: {{en-noun}} nonfactor (plural nonfactors)
  1. Something (or someone) that is not a factor, or does not play a significant role.

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