English Expression · Intermediate
X factor
A special talent, ability or quality or its indefinable cause
Pronunciation: say X factor
Meaning
A special talent, ability or quality or its indefinable cause.
Example
We slid into our office, past two women discussing the "X factor," an apparently undefined quality their firm felt they lacked.
We slid into our office, past two women discussing the "X factor," an apparently undefined quality their firm felt they lacked.
Practice tips
- Practice X factor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.