ergo

noun

(informal) An ergonomic factor or characteristic.

(rowing, slang) Clipping of ergometer (rowing machine). [A dynamometer used to measure the work done by muscles]

adverb

Consequently, therefore, or thus.

Roots

ergoergo- · Latin · therefore

Synonyms for ergo

thereforeadv thusadv henceadv consequentlyadv thuslyadv soadv thereforadv accordinglyadv thereuponadv whereforen

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