Ergo

//ˈɛɚɡoʊ// adv, conj, noun, slang

adv, conj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of ergometer (rowing machine). abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang
  2. 2
    An ergonomic factor or characteristic. informal

    "I just love the ergos on this knife. It just feels great and carries so well."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Consequently, therefore, or thus. not-comparable

    ""I merely made an individual application of a general rule. All women love flattery—ergo, Miss Arundel liked it.""

Adverb
  1. 1
    (used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently wordnet
Conjunction
  1. 1
    therefore (especially in syllogisms)

Synonyms

All synonyms
accordinglybecause of thatbecause of thisconsequentlyfor thatfor that cause

Example

More examples

"In the past, women have been barred from combat roles in the military, ergo, their opportunities for promotion have been somewhat limited."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.

Etymology 2

Clipping of ergonomic.

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