logos

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

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.

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

Logos Faith Housing, which is co-developing the property, was started by a pastor to help churches build affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Logos and wording many times take your eye away from the action you are trying to convey in pictures.

From BBC

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

From Washington Times

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

Logos of other European, Canadian, and Australian police organizations were emblazoned across the site as well, along with that of cybersecurity firm Qintel.

From Reuters