Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ergo

/ˈɛɚɡoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.97 in modern English

Syllables: er-go
IPA: /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/

5

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Consequently, therefore, or thus.

conj

therefore (especially in syllogisms)

noun

Clipping of ergometer (rowing machine).

Slang

noun

An ergonomic factor or characteristic.

Informal

Example Sentences

""I merely made an individual application of a general rule. All women love flattery—ergo, Miss Arundel liked it.""
"The pirates who invaded this fort left Sparrow locked in his cell; ergo, they are not his allies."
"I just love the ergos on this knife. It just feels great and carries so well."

Etymology

From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: ergo, ergō

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

ergos (plural)

Rhymes With

virgo burgo

Questions

How do you pronounce ergo?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/.
What does ergo mean?: Consequently, therefore, or thus.
Where does ergo come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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