ergo.
therefore, because, hence, consequently, thus
Meaning & usage
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.
on account of, because of
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.
consequently, therefore
accordingly, then
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.
to raise
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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