ergonomics
Translation
ergonomics, human factors, human engineering
Examples
Ergonomics is important for office safety.
Ergonomics is important for office safety.
She is an expert in ergonomics.
She is an expert in ergonomics.
Grammar Patterns
((ergonomics)) the study of people's efficiency in their working environment Ergonomics is important for office safety.
Similar Words
Synonyms: human factors, human engineering
Etymology
From Greek 'ergon' (work) + 'nomos' (law). The suffix '-ics' denotes a field of study. The study of the 'laws of work'.
Memory Tips
The '-ics' ending means 'the study of', like in 'physics'. So it's the study (-ics) of work (ergo) laws (nomos).