Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ergo

adverb
/ˈɜːrɡoʊ/
Definition
A term used to indicate a conclusion or result derived from reasoning.
Examples
  • He didn’t study for the exam, ergo he failed.
  • She loves chocolate, ergo she chose the dessert.
  • It rained all night, ergo the ground is wet.
Meaning
Used to express the idea that something follows logically from what has been stated.
Synonyms
  • therefore
  • thus
  • hence