factorist

noun

fac·​tor·​ist

ˈfaktərə̇st

plural -s

: an adherent to the theory that mental abilities depend on several factors, some specific and affecting success with one kind of task only, others general and affecting all undertakings

Word History

Etymology

factor entry 1 + -ist

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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