ergonomics
[ ur-guh-nom-iks ]
/ ˌɜr gəˈnɒm ɪks /
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
Origin of ergonomics
usage note for ergonomics
See
-ics.
OTHER WORDS FROM ergonomics
er·go·nom·ic, er·go·no·met·ric [ur-guh-nuh-me-trik] /ˌɜr gə nəˈmɛ trɪk/, adjective er·go·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb er·gon·o·mist [ur-gon-uh-mist] /ɜrˈgɒn ə mɪst/, nounWords nearby ergonomics
ergocalciferol,
ergodic,
ergograph,
ergometer,
ergonomic,
ergonomics,
ergonovine,
ergophobia,
ergosterol,
ergot,
ergotamine
Example sentences from the Web for ergonomic
Two of them -- Severe Haircut woman and utility belt man -- looked at me from their ergonomic super-chairs.
Little Brother |Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for ergonomic (1 of 2)
ergonomic
/ (ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to ergonomics
designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, and hence maximize efficiency
British Dictionary definitions for ergonomic (2 of 2)
ergonomics
/ (ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use
Also called: biotechnology
Derived forms of ergonomics
ergonomist (ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst), nounWord Origin for ergonomics
C20: from Greek
ergon work + (
eco)
nomics
Medical definitions for ergonomic
ergonomics
[ ûr′gə-nŏm′ĭks ]
n.
The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.
Scientific definitions for ergonomic
ergonomics
[ ûr′gə-nŏm′ĭks ]
The scientific study of equipment design, as in office furniture or transportation seating, for the purpose of improving efficiency, comfort, or safety.
Cultural definitions for ergonomic
ergonomics
[ (ur-guh-nom-iks) ]
The technology concerned with the design, manufacture, and arrangement of products and environments to be safe, healthy, and comfortable for human beings.
notes for ergonomics
The term is most often encountered in discussions of the design of furniture, tools, and other things built to be used by humans.