ergonomics

 
Pronunciation: /ˌəːgəˈnɒmɪks/

plural noun

[treated as singular]
  • the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.

Derivatives

ergonomic

adjective

ergonomically

adverb

ergonomist

Pronunciation: /əːˈgɒnəmɪst/
noun

Origin:

1950s: from Greek ergon 'work', on the pattern of economics