ergonomics
noun
er·go·nom·ics ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely
called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors
2
: the design characteristics of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics
ergonomic
ˌər-gə-ˈnä-mik
adjective ergonomically
ˌər-gə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē
adverb ergonomist
(ˌ)ər-ˈgä-nə-mist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web According to Krys Hines, a Washington, D.C.-based workplace wellness and ergonomics educator at KH Ergo and Wellness, the recent shift to remote work has aged our bodies by about 10 to 15 years. 
Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 The cockpit layout has been redesigned with ergonomics in mind, and is customizable. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 Stroma employs easy to use devices to analyze advanced physiological data such as fatigue, distraction, ergonomics of personnel or PPE non-adherence in real-time in any work environment. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 July 2022 Switching from ergonomics to aesthetics, the final $50 add-on for the Dygma Defy is underglow. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The comfort-height design offers superb ergonomics for older homeowners, and the toilet is extremely water-efficient, using just 1.28 gallons per flush. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Water wands are excellent for hard-to-reach or tall plants and shrubbery and are often designed with ergonomics in mind to prevent strain on hands and wrists. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 19 Apr. 2022 Likewise, integrated handlebars and stems reduce choice for bike fit and ergonomics. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2021 Heading back to the coast, there’s time to appreciate improved cabin ergonomics, including the engine-mapping selector that now sits on the steering column. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 July 2022 See More
Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 The cockpit layout has been redesigned with ergonomics in mind, and is customizable. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 Stroma employs easy to use devices to analyze advanced physiological data such as fatigue, distraction, ergonomics of personnel or PPE non-adherence in real-time in any work environment. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 July 2022 Switching from ergonomics to aesthetics, the final $50 add-on for the Dygma Defy is underglow. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The comfort-height design offers superb ergonomics for older homeowners, and the toilet is extremely water-efficient, using just 1.28 gallons per flush. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Water wands are excellent for hard-to-reach or tall plants and shrubbery and are often designed with ergonomics in mind to prevent strain on hands and wrists. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 19 Apr. 2022 Likewise, integrated handlebars and stems reduce choice for bike fit and ergonomics. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2021 Heading back to the coast, there’s time to appreciate improved cabin ergonomics, including the engine-mapping selector that now sits on the steering column. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
erg- + -nomics (as in economics)
First Known Use
1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
ergonomics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
er·go·nom·ics ˌər-gə-ˈnäm-iks
1
: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely
called also human engineering, human factors engineering
2
: the design characteristics of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics