ergonomic meaning
ergonomic :
designed for comfort and efficiency
adjective
▪ She uses an ergonomic chair to avoid back pain.
▪ She uses a comfortable chair to avoid back pain.
▪ The office has ergonomic keyboards to reduce strain.
▪ The office has comfortable keyboards to reduce strain.
paraphrasing
▪ comfortable – designed for ease
▪ efficient – working well
▪ user-friendly – easy to use
▪ safe – protecting the body
Pronunciation
ergonomic [ˌɜːr.gəˈnɒm.ɪk]
The word is pronounced with the stress on the third syllable 'nom'. It sounds like 'er-guh-NOM-ik'.
Common phrases and grammar about ergonomic
ergonomic - Common meaning
adjective
designed for comfort and efficiency
Part of Speech Changes for "ergonomic"
▪ ergonomics (noun) – the study of designing equipment for comfort and efficiency
▪ ergonomically (adverb) – in a way that is comfortable and efficient
Common Expressions with "ergonomic"
▪ ergonomic chair – a chair designed for comfort and good posture
▪ ergonomic design – a design that is efficient and comfortable
▪ ergonomic workspace – a workspace arranged for safety and comfort
▪ ergonomic tools – tools made to reduce strain
Important examples of ergonomic in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, ergonomic is often used to describe office equipment that promotes comfort and efficiency.
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Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Ergonomic is used as an adjective to describe objects that improve comfort and efficiency, often appearing in descriptive or comparative questions.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
ergonomic furniture
'comfortable and efficient furniture', used when discussing office setups.
set up an ergonomic workstation
means 'arrange a comfortable and efficient workspace'.
Differences between similar words and ergonomic
ergonomic
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comfortable
differences
ergonomic refers to design that promotes efficiency and safety, while comfortable refers solely to ease and comfort.
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ease
differences
Words with the same origin as ergonomic
The origin of ergonomic
The word's etymology comes from "ergonomics," which is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
Word structure
The word is composed of the root "ergon" (work) and "nomos" (laws), relating to the laws of work.
Words with the same origin
The root of ergonomic is "ergon" (work). Influential words with the same root include "ergonomics" and "ergonomic design".
