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ergo.

therefore, because, hence, consequently, thus

4 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

conj[ˈɛr.ɡoː]Classical-Latin[ˈɛr.ɡo]
  1. therefore, because, hence, consequently, thus

Where this word comes from

Equivalent to an adverbial derivation from *ēregō, presumably ex- + regō, with sense similar to cognate pergō (“to proceed”). See also ergā. Compare with the adverbial use of ē regiōne (“directly, against”), with the same elements.

postp[ˈɛr.ɡoː]Classical-Latin[ˈɛr.ɡo]
  1. on account of, because of

    with-genitive
Where this word comes from

Equivalent to an adverbial derivation from *ēregō, presumably ex- + regō, with sense similar to cognate pergō (“to proceed”). See also ergā. Compare with the adverbial use of ē regiōne (“directly, against”), with the same elements.

adv[ˈɛr.ɡoː]Classical-Latin[ˈɛr.ɡo]
  1. consequently, therefore

    not-comparable
  2. accordingly, then

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Equivalent to an adverbial derivation from *ēregō, presumably ex- + regō, with sense similar to cognate pergō (“to proceed”). See also ergā. Compare with the adverbial use of ē regiōne (“directly, against”), with the same elements.

verb/ˈɛrɡo/
  1. to raise

    Proto-Italo-Western-Romance · reconstruction
Where this word comes from

From Classical Latin ērigō, via syncope of intertonic short /i/ and lowering of the stressed vowel, perhaps by analogy with pergō.

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