"bifactor" meaning in All languages combined

See bifactor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bifactors [plural]
Etymology: From bi- + factor. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bi|factor}} bi- + factor Head templates: {{en-noun}} bifactor (plural bifactors)
  1. A factor that influences two (separate or related) consequences
    Sense id: en-bifactor-en-noun-HptPVytW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bi-, Pages with 1 entry

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