ergo

/ˈɛrɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a Latin word used to indicate the consequence of a preceding statement or the basis for a conclusion

“The evidence suggested ergo, the suspect must have been at the crime scene.”

2. adverb

therefore; consequently

“She didn’t finish the assignment on time, ergo, she failed the class.”

3. conjunction

used to indicate a conclusion or a consequence

“He was tired, ergo, he went to bed early.”

Synonyms

  • hence
  • therefore

Antonyms

  • consequently
  • nevertheless