Ergo
/ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ adv, conj, noun, slang
adv, conj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Clipping of ergometer (rowing machine). abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang
- 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 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 (used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently wordnet
Conjunction
- 1 therefore (especially in syllogisms)
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
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.