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  noun

  the rational principle that governs and develops the universe.
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  Christian theol the divine Word; the second person of the Trinity incarnate in the person of Jesus

logos

American  

[loh-gos, -gohs, log-os] / ˈloʊ gɒs, -goʊs, ˈlɒg ɒs /

noun

1. (often initial capital letter) the rational principle that governs and develops the universe.

2. Theology. the divine word or reason incarnate in Jesus Christ. John 1:1–14.

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Logos ¹ British  

/ ˈlɒɡɒs /

noun

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

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logos ² British  

/ ˈlɒɡɒs /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of logos

First recorded in 1580–90; from Greek lógos “word, saying; speech, discourse; thought, reckoning; proportion, ratio,” derivative of légein “to choose, gather; recount, tell over, speak”; cf. lection

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Explanation

In rhetoric, logos is a method of persuading someone using reason and logic. If you convince your grandpa that climate change is real by showing him scientific data, you're using logos. Philosophers have used the term logos since ancient times. Aristotle was the first to define the word as "reasoned discourse," and considered it one of the major forms of persuasion. Christians adopted logos to mean "the word of God," and Jungian psychology labels the rational part of the human mind as logos. Logos is a Greek word meaning "word, discourse, or reason," and it's the root of logic.

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Commercial logos, banners and tent-like structures are also prohibited.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

University logos on their sweatshirts were enhanced or added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

They found that logos and products for brands that produce junk food and drinks - defined by the UK government as being high in fat, salt or sugar - were displayed 65,722 times in total.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

There are no logos or company names, though, since competitors have operations running side-by-side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

In my box were three letters, two branded with the logos of colleges, and one from Justin, my best friend back in the Bronx.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Logos Olori also featured on Davido's latest album, Timeless, collaborating on a track called PICASSO.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2023

We all have to assume there is a Logos for there to be logic.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

Logos and branding are the territory occupied by Fear of God’s sub-label Essentials — the approachable and affordable everyday clothes that fly off shelves and represent the majority of the company’s business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

Logos can be trademarked, but designs must be distinctive to be patented, and basics like bodysuits, jumpsuits and leggings might not reach that bar.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2023

Logos: “Buy my old car because yours is broken and mine is the only one on sale.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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