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An ergonomic keyboard.

An ergonomic computer mouse.

An ergonomic desk chair, for crosslegged sitting.

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

ergonomic (comparative more ergonomic, superlative most ergonomic)

  1. Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.
  2. Designed for comfort or to minimize fatigue.
    • 1997 August 9, Edward Rothstein, “A Comeback for the Viola. No Joking.”, in The New York Times‎[1], archived from the original on 27 February 2021:
      But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?

In a strict sense, the term ergonomic, when applied to consumer products, denotes a specific alternative product design. For example, while any regular keyboard may be said to be "ergonomic" if it is comfortable to use, an ergonomic keyboard is a specific style of keyboard designed with ergonomic features that reduce wrist strain, such as a split layout, contoured shape, or tenting mechanism.

of, or relating to the science of ergonomics

Borrowed from French ergonomique.

ergonomic m or n (feminine singular ergonomică, masculine plural ergonomici, feminine/neuter plural ergonomice)

  1. ergonomic