and/or otherwise

and/or otherwise
and/or otherwise
— used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned

The company has been having problems, financial and otherwise [=the company has been having financial problems and other kinds of problems], for several years.

They couldn't afford a house, small or otherwise. [=or any other kind of house]

Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.

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