ergonomic

UK: /ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪk/

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ergonomic / ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪk/ adjective

1. of or relating to ergonomics
2. designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, and hence maximize efficiency

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er•go•nom•ics /ˌɜrgəˈnɑmɪks/   n. [used with a singular verb]

1. a science that coordinates the design and arrangement of equipment and office spaces with the abilities, limitations, and requirements of workers.

er•go•nom•ic, adj. 
er•go•nom•i•cal•ly, adv.: 

an ergonomically designed computer keyboard to increase comfort.

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er•go•nom•ics  (ûr′gə nom′iks), n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.)

1. Pronouns See human engineering. 

• 1945–50; ergo- + -nomics (see -nomy, -ics) on the model of agronomics, bionomics, etc.

er′go•nom′ic, er•go•no•met•ric  (ûr′gə nə me′trik), adj.  er′go•nom′i•cal•ly, adv. 
er•gon•o•mist  (ûr gon′ə mist), n.  Usage

See -ics.