- etc.
- abbr. = ET CETERA.
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See et cetera.* * *
etc.,et cetera: »Symbolism plays a much greater role in the Japanese mentality—in language, gesture, sensibility, dress, etc.—than in Western consciousness (Saturday Review).
Usage etc., et cetera. E., usually read “and so forth,” is a convenient abbreviation, widely current in reference and business usage: »The case is suitable for carrying prints, maps, blueprints, etc.
Etc. in this and similar sentences shows that the sentence applies to other similar items in addition to the ones mentioned. It is inappropriate however, in a sentence like this: »A student's professors can be of immense aid to him because of their knowledge of boys and their habits, customs, needs, ideals, etc.
Writing out et cetera now seems an affectation, and in consecutive writing is usually replaced by and so forth. And etc. is a gross error, indicating that the writer does not realize that the et of etc. means and and thus is really saying “and and so forth.”* * *
abbr. et cetera* * *
abbret cetera* * *
used after a list to show that there are other things that you could have mentioned (the abbreviation for ‘ et cetera ’)•
Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc.
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We talked about the contract, pay, etc.
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etc.an abbreviation of et cetera.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
