ergo

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈer-(ˌ)gō, ˈər-\
- /ˈɜː.ɡəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈer-(ˌ)gō, ˈər-\

Definitions of ergo word

noun ergo Therefore. 1
adverb ergo Ergo is sometimes used instead of 'therefore' to introduce a clause in which you mention something that is the consequence or logical result of what you have just said. 0
sentence connector ergo therefore; hence 0
adverb ergo Consequently, therefore. 0
conjunction ergo therefore (especially in syllogisms). 0

See all 5 definitions of ergo

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Parts of speech for Ergo

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ergo

ergo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for ergo

adverb ergo

accordingly — You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.
consequently — Consequently means as a result.
hence — as an inference from this fact; for this reason; therefore: The eggs were very fresh and hence satisfactory.
in consequence — the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
so — in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied: Do it so.

conjunction ergo

sic — to attack (used especially in commanding a dog): Sic 'em!

All 11 Synonyms of ergo

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