Ergonomic

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.
  2. 2
    Designed for comfort or to minimize fatigue.

    "But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to ergonomics wordnet

Synonyms

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user friendlyuser-friendly

Example

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"The instrument panel has a very ergonomic layout."

Etymology

Dated 1950 C.E.; ergo- + -nomy + -ic, from Ancient Greek: ἔργον (érgon, “work”) and νόμος (nómos, “distribution”).

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