Definition

A device used to measure how much work a muscle or group of muscles can do when they contract.

Example

The scientist used an ergograph to assess the strength of the athletes' muscles during training.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an ergograph?

No, what is that?

It's a device that measures how much work your muscles can do during exercise.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ergograph is formed from "ergon" (meaning work) and "graph" (meaning to write or record). The word describes a device that records the amount of work done, particularly in physical activities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'work' ('ergon') being 'recorded' ('graph') — that's what an ergograph does.

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