word
Latin
Cogito ergo sum
KOH-jih-toh ER-goh SUM
/ˈkɒdʒɪtoʊ ˈɜːrɡoʊ sʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cogitoergosum
Dictionary meaning
I think therefore I am — Descartes' famous philosophical statement.
History and origin
Latin
Common mispronunciations
koh-JEE-toh
Pronunciation tips
Classical Latin pronunciation: 'KOG-ih-toh ER-goh SOOM'.
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