et cetera
"Et cetera" is a Latin phrase often abbreviated as "etc." used to indicate additional, similar items in a list.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Used to show that a list continues with similar items not explicitly mentioned.
Example
- We need to buy fruits, vegetables, bread, et cetera.
B2Writing
(formal)Indicates that a list is incomplete and more similar items are implied.
Example
- The report covers financials, marketing strategies, operational plans, etc.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "et cetera":