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ergo

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɝɡoʊ// UK //ˈɜːɡəʊ// er·go Informal Slang

adv. therefore. You use this word to show that something is a result of what you just said.

adv. therefore; consequently. Used to indicate a logical conclusion or result.


SIMPLE

The weather is terrible, ergo we should stay home.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's profits have dropped significantly, ergo the board of directors is considering a merger.

COMPLEX

The evidence was overwhelming, ergo the jury reached a unanimous verdict within a matter of hours rather than days.

Etymology 1

From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.

Etymology 2

Clipping of ergonomic.

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