factor
a word usually added to another word in suffix form, to describe how that person or thing is a significant (and often positive) aspect of the "bigger picture".
Example:
Chicago Bulls fans can thank the Jordan-factor for enabling that team to win their NBA titles during the '90s.
The new 300 is one of the fastest production cars on the road these days due to the hemi-factor.
Chicago Bulls fans can thank the Jordan-factor for enabling that team to win their NBA titles during the '90s.
The new 300 is one of the fastest production cars on the road these days due to the hemi-factor.