Meaning & use
ergo
Therefore; used to introduce a logical conclusion drawn from what was just stated.
See it in a sentence
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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