Ergo
Ergo adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: according to that line of reasoning, the eyewitness couldn't identify the aircraft, ergo it must have been from another planet
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Synonyms for Ergo
Therefore is a synonym for ergo in for that reason topic. In some cases you can use "Therefore" instead the word "Ergo" as an adverb or a conjunction. popular alternative
Therefore
Therefore adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Synonyms for Therefore
Ergo is a synonym for therefore in as a result topic. You can use "Ergo" instead the word "Therefore" as an adverb or a conjunction. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Josh Lyman: Uh, uh, "post" - after, after hoc, "ergo" - therefore, "After hoc, therefore" something else hoc. Pres.
- Josh: Uh... post, "after," after hoc; ergo, "therefore"; "after hoc, therefore something else hoc." Bartlet: Thank you.
Source: Altum Videtur - Anybody know "Post hoc, ergo propter hocnote "After it, therefore because of it""?
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