logos

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

noun

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

Logos

¹

/ ˈlɒɡɒs /

noun

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

logos

²

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of logos¹

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”; lection

Word History and Origins

Origin of logos¹

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

Example Sentences

Some received photos of one shirt with their logos on it, but say they had nothing more.

From BBC

On an aesthetic level, while logos used to reign, the luxury labels that best capture the zeitgeist today are mastering a more subdued — but, importantly, not boring — design POV informed by personal style.

From Los Angeles Times

One of its logos was said to resemble a Shinto temple, while the iconic mineral water bottle’s red cap was deemed to be a reference to the Japanese flag.

From BBC

The lights were dimmed and two blue neon Conservative logos hung from the ceiling.

From BBC

Researchers analysed Premier League coverage in the UK across TV - including pitchside hoardings and shirt logos - as well as radio and social media.

From BBC