Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonfactor

noun
/nɒnˈfæktər/
Definition
A person or thing that is not important or has no significant impact.
Examples
  • The team’s performance showed that their opponents were a nonfactor in the championship match.
  • In the grand scheme of things, the budget cuts were considered a nonfactor in the successful project implementation.
Meaning
In various contexts, especially in discussions or decision-making, a nonfactor refers to something or someone that does not influence the outcome or is deemed irrelevant.
Synonyms
  • irrelevant
  • insignificant
  • minor player
  • unimportant