Meaning & use

ergo

adverb·Advanced

Therefore; used to introduce a logical conclusion drawn from what was just stated.

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The bridge is closed for repairs; ergo, we must take the longer route.

He never studies, ergo his poor performance on every exam should surprise no one.

A note on using this word

"Ergo" is a Latin borrowing that sounds formal, even mock-formal, in English; it is common in logic and philosophy but also used humorously.

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