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misfactor

/mɪsˈfæktə(ɹ)/ verb

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  1. To err when determining the factors of.
  2. To incorrectly analyze the role or importance of (something that influences or determines a result).
  3. To refactor incorrectly.

noun

  1. A person or thing that causes or influences something to its detriment.

Origin

From mis- + factor.

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