ergonomic
adjective/ˌɜrɡəˈnɒmɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,688 most common English word
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment, especially to avoid injury.
Example sentence
The office recently replaced all its chairs with ergonomic models to reduce back pain among employees.
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