engineering vs ergonomics

ergonomics vs engineering

engineering and ergonomics both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engineering	Yes	No	No	No
ergonomics	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ergonomics is a hyponym of engineering; that is, ergonomics is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than engineering:

engineering: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
ergonomics: the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

Other hyponyms of engineering include aeronautical engineering, bionics, bioengineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, EE, electrical engineering, computer science, computing, architectural engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management, information technology, IT, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, nuclear engineering, naval engineering, rocketry, energy engineering, military engineering.

engineering (noun)	ergonomics (noun)
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry	the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

Difference between engineering and ergonomics

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