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logos

[ loh-gos, -gohs, log-os ]

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noun

(often initial capital letter) Philosophy. the rational principle that governs and develops the universe.
Theology. the divine word or reason incarnate in Jesus Christ. John 1:1–14.

Logos

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noun

Christian theol the divine Word; the second person of the Trinity incarnate in the person of Jesus

logos

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noun

philosophy reason or the rational principle expressed in words and things, argument, or justification; esp personified as the source of order in the universe

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Word History and Origins

Origin of logos¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Greek ��ó��ǲ� “word, saying; speech, discourse; thought, reckoning; proportion, ratio,” derivative of ��é��𾱲� “to choose, gather; recount, tell over, speak”; lection

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Word History and Origins

Origin of logos¹

C16: from Greek: word, reason, discourse, from legein to speak

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"We’re not running this like a football stadium where you get all logos all over the place for kicking in money," CNN quoted Painter as saying.

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Their mother, Maria, cheered from the stands with a custom-made jersey that had the logos of Cleveland and ECR.

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In 2020, Disney retired “Fox” branding from the logos and assets it acquired from Fox to minimize confusion with properties that remain part of Murdoch’s empire, including Fox News.

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After more than three hours' driving, we saw a team of about 20 rescue workers in orange uniforms, with logos on their vests showing they had come from Hong Kong.

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Inscribed on the inner half are also each recipient’s signature, next to logos of the three teams the Dodgers defeated on their way to the crown.

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logorrhoea logotype

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