English word origin

Etymology of ergo

From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adv

Consequently, therefore, or thus.

conj

therefore (especially in syllogisms)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English ergo, from Latin ergō.

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Inherited-form mentionergoenm
Derivation mentionergōla

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Source etymology 3

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noun

An ergonomic factor or characteristic.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of ergonomic.

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