Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quo

adverb, noun
/kwoʊ/
Definition
A term used to refer to the existing state or condition.
Examples
  • The committee aimed to address the quo regarding environmental policies.
  • Let’s not change the quo without careful consideration.
Meaning
Used often in phrases to indicate the current situation or the way things are.
Synonyms
  • state
  • condition
  • situation
  • status