🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

ergonomia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: eʁɡoˈnomia

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ergonomics/ˌɜːr.ɡəˈnɒ.mɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A ergonomia ajuda a prevenir lesões no trabalho."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.

    "The office was redesigned with ergonomics in mind to enhance employee productivity."
  2. 2

    The design of equipment and systems that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities.

    "Ergonomics plays a crucial role in the development of user-friendly technology."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ergonomics' is derived from the Greek words 'ergon' meaning 'work' and 'nomos' meaning 'law'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as a field of study focused on the interaction between humans and their working environment, aiming to improve efficiency and comfort.

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