Word
ergo
Phoneticser·go
US/ˈɝɡoʊ/
UK/ˈɜːɡəʊ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The weather is terrible, ergo we should stay home.”
“The company's profits have dropped significantly, ergo the board of directors is considering a merger.”
“The evidence was overwhelming, ergo the jury reached a unanimous verdict within a matter of hours rather than days.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Ergo, the sponsors would not have to pay the full value of the contract.” Etymology
From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.
Clipping of ergonomic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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