ergonomics

[ ur-guh-nom-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the study of people's interaction with their work environment, especially when concerned with making that environment physically, mentally, and organizationally safe, comfortable, and efficient.

ergonomics

/ ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst; ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use Also calledbiotechnology

Grammar Note

See -ics.

Derived Forms

• ergonomist, noun

Other Words From

• er·go·nom·ic er·go·no·met·ric [ur-g, uh, -n, uh, -, me, -trik], adjective
• er·gon·o·mist [ur-, gon, -, uh, -mist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ergonomics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; ergo- ¹ + -nomics ( -nomy, -ics ) on the model of agronomics, bionomics, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ergonomics¹

C20: from Greek ergon work + ( eco ) nomics