human factors

noun

plural in form but singular in construction

: ergonomics sense 1

Examples of human factors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But people's views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by human factors like policies and actions taken by those in power. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

However, the discussion often overlooks the crucial patient-doctor relationship and human factors. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Her background includes industrial engineering, with a focus on human factors, biomechanics, and ergonomics. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

There’s human beings to prevent these things, and then there are human factors, elements to prevent these things. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for human factors

• benefactors
• chiropractors
• malefactors
• actors
• tractors
• attractors
• cofactors
• compactors
• contactors
• contractors
• detractors
• distractors

Medical Definition

human factors

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

: ergonomics