All 4 Uses of "factor" in "A Man for All Seasons"

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The normal aim of administration is to keep steady this factor of convenience-and Sir Thomas would agree.†
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factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
But the constant factor is this element of convenience.†
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(He rises and walks back towards RICH) So that becomes the constant factor†
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"steadfast," men who want themselves to be the constant factor in the situation; which, of course, they can't be.†
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(1) (factor as in: It was the deciding factor.)
something that affects a result or outcome

You also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
(2) (factor as in: factor it into your thinking)
include consideration of
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
There are many specialized meanings in fields such as mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.