I. ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmiks noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: erg- + eco nomics
: an applied science concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing and arranging things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely — called also biotechnology, human engineering
II. noun plural but singular or plural in const
: the design characteristics of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics