multifactor

English

Etymology

multi- +‎ factor

Adjective

multifactor (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to more than one factor.
   • 2000 June, Nicholas Rescher, “Optimalism and Axiological Metaphysics”, in The Review of Metaphysics, LIII, № 4, § iii, page 818:

     This ratio makes possible the reduction of the multifactor case to the situation of a single compound and complex factor so that optimization is once again possible.

2. (computing) Involving more than one distinct authentication mechanism, such as both a password and facial recognition.

Translations

of or pertaining to multiple factors

• Finnish: monitekijäinen (fi)