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ergonomicdesigned to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury during use

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: designed to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury during use

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑːmɪk/

Example Sentences

  • After switching to an ergonomic mouse, my wrist pain magically disappeared like a rabbit in a hat!
  • The company invested in ergonomic furniture to improve employee productivity and reduce sick days.
  • My new ergonomic standing desk makes me feel like a CEO, even though I'm just answering emails about cat videos.

ergonomic

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑːmɪk/]

designed to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury during use

an office worker sits comfortably at a height-adjustable desk with proper posture. The worker's feet rest flat on the floor while their arms position naturally on an adjustable keyboard tray. The ergonomic chair supports their back perfectly with lumbar cushioning and armrests at ideal height. The computer monitor sits at eye level preventing neck strain. A colleague nearby stretches happily while working at a standing desk option. Other workers move freely around flexible workstations designed for comfort.  equipment designed to provide optimum comfort and avoid stress or injury during use
💡 Concept

an office worker sits comfortably at a height-adjustable desk with proper posture. The worker's feet rest flat on the floor while their arms position naturally on an adjustable keyboard tray. The ergonomic chair supports their back perfectly with lumbar cushioning and armrests at ideal height. The computer monitor sits at eye level preventing neck strain. A colleague nearby stretches happily while working at a standing desk option. Other workers move freely around flexible workstations designed for comfort. equipment designed to provide optimum comfort and avoid stress or injury during use

Ergonomic design turns economic stress into comic relief!
🎵 Rhyme

Ergonomic design turns economic stress into comic relief!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑːmɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootergon
Suffix--ic

🎵Rhyme

economicatomiccomic
economic
atomic
comic

🔗Collocations

ergonomic design
ergonomic chair
ergonomic keyboard
ergonomic workspace
ergonomic principles
ergonomic assessment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After switching to an ergonomic mouse, my wrist pain magically disappeared like a rabbit in a hat!

The company invested in ergonomic furniture to improve employee productivity and reduce sick days.

😄 Fun example

My new ergonomic standing desk makes me feel like a CEO, even though I'm just answering emails about cat videos.

Ergonomic tools are essential for preventing repetitive strain injuries in the workplace.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

user-friendlycomfortablewell-designedefficient

Antonyms

uncomfortablepoorly-designedharmful

Related

ergonomicsbiomechanicsworkplace safetyhuman factorsoccupational health

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