Lesson 18 (The root word Ergos)Written by Puneet BiseriaCategory:category4Published: 21 November 2014Hits: 52 Today we will talk about the word which is pertaining to workThe Greek word which is pertaining work is ergos.The Hindi equivalent of which is / |If you see any word which hasergin it, understand that it has something related towork.Now go through the list of the words. ErgThe unit of energy or work.It is equal to the force which is required to move the weight of one gram by one centimeter in one second.A kilerg is the unit of work equal to one thousand ergs. Ergomania

A madness for work.An obsession with exerciseWorkaholicWhoever says that he is a workaholic is a liar.From Greek word Mania which means madness. Ergophile

A person who loves work.From Greek word Mania which means madness. Ergophobia

a fear of work.WorkophobicA government servant.From the Greek word Phobia which means fear. Ergometer

taken fromwww.mortonmedical.co.ukAn instrument for measuring energy in ergs.The Greek word metron means to measure. Ergonometrics

The system for the measurement of work.The Greek word metron means to measure. Ergonometrics is basically used by elite atheletes to check if the muscles are producing the maximum output and that no part of energy used is wasted. Professional swimmers even calculate the friction which will be produced by the hair of their body.Energy

The capacity required to work.forcevigourfrom en- in, within + ergon work.EnergeticSynergism

When two or more forces combined to do something, then they produce a greater effect, then they would have produced individually.From the Greek word sun- which means together. ErgographyA device for measuring the work capacity of muscle(s).From the Greek word graph which means to write.Ergography is specifically used by elite professionals. ErgogramA record made by an ergographFrom the Greek word gram which means written.ErgographicsThe science of using an instrument to record the work capacity of a muscle(s)From the Greek word graphe which means to writing/ drawing. ErgastheniaAn abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy.From the Greek word asthenes which means weak. Ergatocracy

A government controlled by workers or the working class.From the Greek word kratia which means to rule.Ergonomics

However the exact application is this.

The science of designing machines to derive the maximum output and with as least human intervention as possible.Effeciency of people at work.An ergonomist is the scientist who studies the design of machine to enhance the efficiency. Ergonomy is such study.From the Greek word nomos which means law. Ergology

The effect of work on psyche and body.From the Greek word logy which means study of something. However, it is not necessary to go into details, just imagine everything which your mother must have done to upbring you.Ergocardiogram

A record to see the amount of work done by the heart. ErgocardiographAn instrument which produces the graphical representation of the amount of work done by heart.ergocardiographyThe process by which a medical instrument produces the graphical representation of the amount of work done by the heart. ErgodynamographAn instrument for measuring the muscular force applied and the amount of the work done.Top level athletes use this.From the Greek word dunamis which means power.An ergodynamograph, therefore, produces the graphical (graph) representation of the power (dunamis) produced during the work (ergo) of something. ,ErgogenicThe science to increase work output.From the Greek word genos which means to produce. Ergogenic nutrients and machines are basically used by the bodybuilders to maximize the effect of workout, and to let the muscles grow to its maximum extent. Ergogenic exercise machines basically target the target muscle only.Ergogenic nutrition basically refers to eating the most simplified form of protiens which will be digested as soon as it is eaten.ErgostatA machine to be worked for muscular exercise.Machines used in gym are used for ergostatic purpose.From the Latin word statim which means immediate.The machines in the gym provide exercise only the immediate (or especially targeted) muscles. ()Ergotherapy

The way to treat a disease / disorder by work. Basically Physiotherapy.The only treatment to cure obesity is to do physical work.From the Greek word therapia which means to heal / treat medically. /Neurergic

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flipper.diff.orgIt refers to those sorts of drugs that works on neurons or the nervous system.From the Greek word neuron which means nerves or sinews. Telergy

An action of one person's thoughts / desires upon the thoughts / desires of another personFrom the Greek word tele which means far away. /Allergy

From the Greek word allos which means other.Literally means other energy.It actually means a damaging immune response by the body to a substance which is otherwise not harmful.For example, some people show an otherwise reaction to harmless things like some particular kinds of food, pollen, fur, or dust. Their body regards such sort of things as harmful and triggers the defensive mechanism of the body, and thus body produces such sort of other response. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Related terms~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Flexitimea practice under which workers can choose their own working hours.LucubrationTo work or study laboriously, especially late at night.OperosityThe quality of being extremely hard working.SinecurismAn office that does not require a lot of work or attendance but provides a huge salary.ThaasophobiaThe fear of being at leisure.VolunteerismThe principle of donating by means of time and energy for philonthropic purposes.TimeworkMoney paid per hour of work.HiveA place where people work very diligentlyWorkableA plan which can be carried out.Workera person who works.WorkbookA book which has a lot of exercises. It also has spaces for answers.WorkforceThe number of workersWorking ClassThe section of society which does the manual labour.Working Day / Work-DayA day on which a worker works.Working hoursThe duration in which a worker works.Work-PartyPeople gathered to do a particular physical task.Work Weekthe five days or six day when people go to work place.WorkmanA man who does physical work.WorkmanshipThe necessary skills of working which every qualified workman knows.WorkmateThe people who work with you in your workplace.WorkoutHard physical exercise to keep fit.WorkshopA place where a particular activity is carried out for the purpose of imparting training.Social WorkThe activity carried out for the welfare of society.Work EfficiencyThe ratio of the work accomplished to the energy consumed.JobThe activity which is carried out to earn livelihood.Energy ConservationUsing less non-renewable sources of energy, to save the world or future generations from energy crisis.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Idioms and Phrases~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~work offwork outwork overwork upAt workin the worksOut of workPut in workwork both sides of the streetwork like a charm work (one's) fingers to the bonework like a dogPull one's weightKeep one's nose to the grindstonekeep one's shoulder to the wheelwork doggedlyIn working orderWork wondersWork miracles A woman's work is never done.All in a day's workAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.Do the dirty workDonkey work Devil finds work for idle hands to doGo like clockworkI've got work to do.,keep up the good work.Lick of work (Used in a negative sense.)Work against the clockwork both ways,Work itself outWork through channelsWork under someone These are the terms which you have studied.From the Greek word tele which means far away.From the Greek word allos which means other.From Greek word Mania which means madness.From Greek word Mania which means madness.From the Greek word Phobia which means fear.The Greek word metron means to measure.From the Greek word sun- which means together.The Greek word metron means to measure.From the Greek word graph which means to write.From the Greek word gram which means written.From the Greek word graphe which means to writing/ drawing.From the Greek word asthenes which means weak.From the Greek word kratia which means to rule.From the Greek word nomos which means law.From the Greek word logy which means study of something.From the Greek word dunamis which means power.From the Greek word genos which means to produce.From the Latin word statim which means immediate.From the Greek word therapia which means to heal / treat medically.From the Greek word neuron which means nerves or sinews.Now to consummate your learning write down the meaning of the words you have studied.ErgErgomaniaErgophileErgophobiaErgometerEnergySynergismErgonometricsErgographyErgogramErgographicsErgastheniaErgatocracyErgonomicsErgoismErgologyErgocardiogramErgodynamographErgogenicErgostatErgotherapyNeurergicTelergyAllergy End of Session