What is the derivation of the word logo?

Answer 1

• noun a sign or character representing a word or phrase, as used in shorthand and some ancient writing systems. - ORIGIN from Greek logos 'word

• noun Printing a single piece of type that prints a word, a group of separate letters, or a logo. - ORIGIN from Greek logos 'word' Source http://www.askoxford.com Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logos It derives from the verb λέγω legō "to count, tell, say, speak".[4] The primary meaning of logos is: something said; by implication a subject, topic of discourse, or reasoning. Secondary meanings such as logic, reasoning, etc. derive from the fact that if one is capable of λέγειν (infinitive) i.e. speech, then intelligence and reason are assumed. ======