ergonomics
noun /ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/
/ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑːmɪks/
[uncountable]- the study of working conditions, especially the design of equipment and furniture, in order to help people work more efficiently
- There is a need for formal ergonomics in any design where the designer himself is not an experienced user.
Word Origin1950s: from Greek ergon ‘work’, on the pattern of economics.