ergonomia (Polish)

Where does "ergonomia" come from?

The Polish noun 'ergonomia' is formed by combining the combining form 'ergo-' with the suffix '-nomia'[1]. This modern scientific term corresponds to 'ergonomics', denoting the science of the design of equipment[1].

Full etymology tree

• ergonomia (Polish), 'ergonomics (“the science of the design of equipment”)'
  • affix ergo- (Polish), 'ergo-'
  • affix -nomia (Polish), '-nomy'

Ancestors

• ergo- (Polish)
• -nomia (Polish)

Sources

1. ergonomia (Polish) - Wiktionary

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