logos

noun
UK: /ˈləʊ.ɡɒs/
US: /ˈloʊ.ɡɑːs/

  1. In theology, Logos refers to the Word of God, or the principle of divine reason and creative order.

    1. The Gospel of John begins by identifying Jesus Christ as the Logos. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many philosophers discuss the concept of Logos in relation to understanding divine knowledge. [ ] [ ]

  2. Logos also describes a persuasive appeal based on logic and reason.

    1. The lawyer used Logos in his argument to convince the jury. [ ] [ ]
    2. A good persuasive essay should utilize Logos, ethos, and pathos effectively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

logic reason word principle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "logos" in English means: In theology, Logos refers to the Word of God, or the principle of divine reason and creative order., Logos also describes a persuasive appeal based on logic and reason..

The phonetic transcription of "logos" is /ˈləʊ.ɡɒs/ in British English and /ˈloʊ.ɡɑːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "logos": logic, reason, word, principle.

Example usage of "logos": "The Gospel of John begins by identifying Jesus Christ as the Logos.". More examples on the page.