ergonomic
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for ergonomic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Designed to fit the human body so that it can be used comfortably and without strain or injury.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
comfort-designed
body-friendly
well-designed
Antonyms
How to use ergonomic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ergonomic chair
ergonomic keyboard
ergonomic design
ergonomic assessment
Neutral, and heavily used in product marketing, where it is often applied loosely.
Etymology
From Greek ergon 'work' and nomos 'law', by way of the noun ergonomics, the study of efficiency in the working environment.
Full origin of ergonomic →Frequently asked questions
What actually makes a chair ergonomic?
Adjustability, mainly: seat height, seat depth, armrest height and lumbar support that you can move to fit your own body, plus a backrest that tilts. A chair that cannot be adjusted is not ergonomic no matter what the marketing says, because bodies differ.
What is the difference between ergonomic and ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the field of study — a noun, treated as singular. Ergonomic is the adjective describing something designed according to that field's findings, as in an ergonomic mouse.
